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Combining Motor Imagery and Tendon Vibration on the Effectiveness of Motor Imagery
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Saint Etienne
Summary
Kinesthetic motor imagery (kMI) involves imagining the sensations of movement, activating brain regions similar to actual movement execution. It is widely used to maintain or restore motor functions, particularly in rehabilitation. Tendon vibration (TV), which stimulates proprioceptive receptors can also enhance corticospinal excitability and promote neuroplasticity. This project investigates the coupling of kMI and TV through three modalities: simultaneous application, TV application between kMI trials, or pre-application of TV to precondition the nervous system before kMI trials. The effectiveness and quality of kMI will be assessed by corticospinal excitability measurements using transcranial magnetic stimulation and EEG measures. Conducting this study in healthy participants will inform the development of optimized clinical interventions for immobilized or mobility-reduced patients.
Official title: Comparison of Three Modalities of Combining Motor Imagery and Tendon Vibration on the Effectiveness of Motor Imagery
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
33
Start Date
2026-03-27
Completion Date
2027-03-01
Last Updated
2026-04-03
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Tendon vibration (TV)
We use the VIBRAMOOV PHYSIO device which delivers local muscle vibrations at frequencies of 80 Hz and an amplitude of 1 mm.
Kinesthetic motor imagery (kMI)
kMI is a mental technique in which an individual visualizes performing a movement without physically executing it. This process involves the internal representation of the sensations associated with the movement, engaging neural pathways similar to those activated during actual physical movement. kMI stimulates key motor and sensory areas in the brain, promoting neuroplasticity and enhancing motor performance.
Locations (1)
IRMIS-Hôpital Nord
Saint-Etienne, France, France