NCT04932057

Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to investigate the acute effects of action observation training on upper extremity functionality, reaction times, and cognitive functions in right-handed healthy subjects.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
60

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2021

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 13, 2021

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 18, 2021

Completed
13 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2021

Completed
2 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

August 16, 2021

Completed
16 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 1, 2021

Completed
Last Updated

October 27, 2021

Status Verified

October 1, 2021

Enrollment Period

2 months

First QC Date

June 13, 2021

Last Update Submit

October 26, 2021

Conditions

Right-handed Healthy Adults

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

  • Change in upper extremity functionality

    Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test will be used

    The outcome will be assessed at baseline and immediately after the intervention.

  • Change in upper extremity dexterity

    Nine-Hole Peg Test will be used.

    The outcome will be assessed at baseline and immediately after the intervention.

  • Change in cognitive functions

    Serial Reaction Time Task will be used.

    The outcome will be assessed at baseline and immediately after the intervention.

  • Change in cognitive functions

    d2 Test of Attention will be used.

    The outcome will be assessed at baseline and immediately after the intervention.

  • Change in reaction time

    Ruler drop test will be used.

    The outcome will be assessed at baseline and immediately after the intervention.

Study Arms (5)

Self-Action Observation (s-AO Group)

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will watch their own actions during an upper extremity functionality test.

Other: Action observation Training

Action Observation (AO Group)

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will watch a person while performing an upper extremity functionality test.

Other: Action observation Training

Action Practice

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants will perform an upper extremity task 4 more times.

Other: Action Practice

Observation

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Participants will watch a slide show which will only contain landscapes.

Other: Observation

Control

NO INTERVENTION

Participants will wait without any performance till the second assesment.

Interventions

Action observation TrainingOTHER

Action observation training is a relatively new rehabilitation approach in which the subject is asked to carefully observe the actions presented through a video clip or performed by an operator.

Action Observation (AO Group)Self-Action Observation (s-AO Group)
Action PracticeOTHER

Participants perform an upper extremity functionality test a couple of times.

Action Practice
ObservationOTHER

Participants will watch a slide show of landscape

Observation

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 30 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • \>18 years old
  • willingness

You may not qualify if:

  • any kind of neurological or musculoskeletal problems
  • sight problems
  • pain in the upper limb
  • left handedness

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Izmir Katip Celebi University

Izmir, 35620, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Emuk Y, Kahraman T, Sengul Y. The acute effects of action observation training on upper extremity functions, cognitive processes and reaction times: a randomized controlled trial. J Comp Eff Res. 2022 Sep;11(13):987-998. doi: 10.2217/cer-2022-0079. Epub 2022 Jun 30.

    PMID: 35770659DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Observation

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

MethodsInvestigative Techniques

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
DOUBLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SEQUENTIAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 13, 2021

First Posted

June 18, 2021

Study Start

July 1, 2021

Primary Completion

August 16, 2021

Study Completion

September 1, 2021

Last Updated

October 27, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-10

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

TU(1)