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Cognitive Load Effects on Balance and Postural Stability in Young Adults
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Summary
* The aim is to determine the impact of cognitive load on balance recovery mechanisms following perturbations in young adults. * To evaluate how secondary task is influenced by cognitive load and vice versa. * To compare the impact of cognitive load on balance recovery mechanisms following perturbations in male and female young adults. * This study interrelates the cognitive load, postural stability, balance recovery in the result of perturbation and effects on participants.
Official title: Evaluating the Effects of Cognitive Load on Postural Stability and Balance Recovery Mechanisms in Younger Adults
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 30 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2025-04-23
Completion Date
2025-07-30
Last Updated
2025-04-25
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Perturbation
Jack is attached to force plates and it is used to give perturbation when participants are standing on force platform. Balance is assessed after perturbation and readings will be taken through HRV and GSR.
Working Memory Task
Arithmetic test (Backward counting with serial 3 subtraction and articulation): participants are asked to count out loud backward with serial subtraction of 3 from each number, starting with a random number provided by the researcher. while participants are standing on force plates. During all this process cognitive loading will be measured through Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and Galvanic Skin Response (GSR).
Visual and Verbal Fluency Task
Modified Stroop test or Stroop color word test: Participants are asked to name the color of ink that each word is printed. The test will appear on screen while participants are standing on force plates. During all this process cognitive loading will be measured through Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and Galvanic Skin Response (GSR).
Locations (1)
Riphah International University
Islamabad, Pakistan