Fatigue
Conditions
Keywords
sex difference, aging
Brief summary
This study will determine the influence of a cognitive task performed during fatiguing contractions.
Detailed description
Individuals will participate in one familiarization session followed by 3 randomized experimental sessions (crossover design).
Interventions
BEHAVIORALcognitive task
cognitive task
Sponsors
University of Oklahoma
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 90 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Healthy individuals aged between 18-35 and 65-90
Exclusion criteria
* Metal implants or joint replacement. neuromuscular disease
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| force | 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 |
| anxiety levels | Each session will take approximately 2-3 hours (total of 4 test sessions | changes in anxiety levels quantified with a questionnaire |
| arterial pressure | 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) |
| fatigue | Each session will take approximately 2-3 hours (total of 4 test sessions | changes in fatigue will be assessed with questionnaires |
Countries
United States
Contacts
Primary ContactHugo Pereira
Outcome results
None listed