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NCT Number: NCT05121272

Fatigability and Cognitive Demand With Aging

This study will determine the influence of a cognitive task performed during fatiguing contractions.

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Key information

Conditions

Fatigue Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–90 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Oklahoma

Norman, Oklahoma, 73071, United States

About this study

Individuals will participate in one familiarization session followed by 3 randomized experimental sessions (crossover design).

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Healthy individuals aged between 18-35 and 65-90

Exclusion criteria

  • Metal implants or joint replacement. neuromuscular disease

Treatment and study plan

cognitive task

Behavioral

cognitive task

Primary outcomes

  1. force

    Time frame: Each session will take approximately 2-3 hours (total of 4 test sessions)

    Change in force of the arm muscles will be evaluated with a custom made device during each test session

  2. anxiety levels

    Time frame: Each session will take approximately 2-3 hours (total of 4 test sessions

    changes in anxiety levels quantified with a questionnaire

  3. arterial pressure

    Time frame: Each session will take approximately 2-3 hours (total of 4 test sessions

    changes in arterial pressure will be quantified with a non-invasive device (finometer)

  4. fatigue

    Time frame: Each session will take approximately 2-3 hours (total of 4 test sessions

    changes in fatigue will be assessed with questionnaires

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Oklahoma

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2026
First posted
Nov 16, 2021
Registry last updated
May 1, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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