Effect of mental fatigue on arm and hand performance
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how feeling mentally tired affects how well your arms and hands work. You will do some simple tasks while your performance is measured, which may help understand if mental fatigue changes physical ability.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 35 years old.
- You must be generally healthy, with no condition affecting your nerves, heart, blood vessels, or muscles and bones.
- You must be physically active (at least 1500 MET-minutes per week, which roughly means exercising a few times a week).
- You should not be taking any medications that affect your thinking or muscle performance.
- You must be able to avoid caffeine and heavy exercise for 24 hours before each test session.
Quick eligibility check
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