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Acute Effects of Motor Imagery and Action Observation in the Elderly: Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
Sponsor: Dokuz Eylul University
Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of acute action observation, motor imagery, exercise, and combined exercise training on parameters such as balance, reaction time, flexibility, fear of falling, cognitive status, attention, and memory in older adults.
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
65 Years - 85 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2025-06-15
Completion Date
2025-08-20
Last Updated
2025-06-11
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Motor İmagery Group
Participants will engage in a motor imagery exercise program consisting of 5 minutes of warm-up, 20 minutes of motor imagery, and 5 minutes of cool-down, totaling 30 minutes. The intervention will be administered in three sessions per week for one week.
Action Observation Group
Participants will receive an action observation training program delivered by researchers, including 5 minutes of warm-up, 20 minutes of action observation, and 5 minutes of cool-down, totaling 30 minutes. The intervention will be administered in three sessions per week for one week.
Exercise Group
Participants will perform a standard physical exercise program. The session will last 30 minutes, including warm-up, exercise, and cool-down phases. The intervention will be administered in three sessions per week for one week.
Combined Group (Motor Imagery + Action Observation+Exercise)
articipants will engage in a combined motor imagery and action observation program for a total of 30 minutes, incorporating elements of both interventions. The intervention will be administered in three sessions per week for one week.
Locations (1)
Dokuz Eylül University
Izmir, İzmir, Turkey (Türkiye)