Fatigability and Cognitive Demand With Aging

University of Oklahoma40 enrolled

Overview

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

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

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

OTHER

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Fatigue

Interventions

cognitive taskBEHAVIORAL

cognitive task

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 90 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy individuals aged between 18-35 and 65-90 Exclusion Criteria: * Metal implants or joint replacement. neuromuscular disease

Locations (1)

University of Oklahoma

Norman, Oklahoma, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

force

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

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

anxiety levels

changes in anxiety levels quantified with a questionnaire

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

arterial pressure

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

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

fatigue

changes in fatigue will be assessed with questionnaires

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

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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