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Filter by:The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of different durations of Motor Imagery (MI) practice and physical practice on motor performance enhancement in healthy adults. The main questions it aims to answer are: - Does Motor Imagery (MI) practice improve motor performance? - How do different doses of MI practice (low vs. high) compare to no MI practice in enhancing motor performance? Participants: - Be randomly assigned to one of three groups: no MI practice (control group), low dose MI practice (6 minutes per session), or high dose MI practice (12 minutes per session). - Complete nine sessions over three weeks, practicing a timed mirror tracing task. - Have their performance measured in each session by the time taken to complete the task and the number of errors made. Compared the control group, low dose MI group, and high dose MI group to see if there are significant differences in motor performance enhancement, aiming to determine the effectiveness of MI and the optimal dose for practice.
The aim of the study is to investigate the effect of dual task training on performance in school-age children. Although studies on this subject in the world are limited, a comprehensive study on school-age children is needed. MATERIAL AND METHOD: - Evaluation will begin by applying demographic information and the Physical Activity Survey for Children. - The evaluations to be made will primarily evaluate the child's performance on a single cognitive task in a supported sitting position on a chair, without a motor task. - To evaluate single motor performance, a 2-minute walk test and a 30-second sit-stand test will be applied. - Dual task evaluations will be carried out by adding a cognitive task while applying the 2-minute walk and 30-second sit-to-stand test. - Walking speed will be evaluated with the 10m walk test. - Balance parameter will be evaluated with functional reaching test. - Using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), participating children will be asked to score the difficulty of cognitive and motor performance as a number between 0 and 10. - Walking speeds will be normalized by measuring lower extremity lengths. - The children will be randomly divided into two groups and the study group will be given dual-task training by creating dual-task situations during the activities carried out in physical education classes. - After 4 weeks, appropriate analyzes will be made with the data obtained as a result of the evaluations performed by the same evaluator. As a result of this study, motor and cognitive performance in single-task conditions in typically developing children will be revealed. Additionally, changes in this performance will be detected in dual-task situations. The gains to be obtained as a result of the training will also reveal the importance of implementing dual task training in school-age children.
The study aims to optimize and validate protocols for acquiring neurophysiological data, specifically resting state functional connectivity, using advanced research techniques (hdEEG and MEG) and a user-friendly device (MUSE). Previous studies have extensively explored functional connectivity repeatability in resting conditions using functional MRI, yet few have focused on hdEEG and MEG data. Additionally, the impact of subjects' eye conditions (open or closed) during resting state recordings on network identification remains debated. The investigation involves assessing the effect of eye conditions on brain network identification and determining the most stable and repeatable measures of functional connectivity over time. This analysis is crucial for discerning whether observed changes in patients' functional connections are intrinsic to the methodology or indicative of genuine physiological alterations. The study aims to optimize protocols for rehabilitation by evaluating changes in functional connectivity metrics during and between experimental sessions. Furthermore, it seeks to identify the conditions (eyes closed or open) that yield more reliable and repeatable functional measurements. Following the optimization of advanced techniques, the study explores the feasibility of utilizing the MUSE EEG system in clinical settings. MUSE, known for its portability and user-friendliness, has demonstrated quality in experimental psychology and clinical research. The objective is to establish relevant functional correspondences between measurements obtained through research techniques (hdEEG and MEG) and those acquired with MUSE. The primary goal is to establish a protocol highlighting subjects' responses to acoustic stimuli or a reproducible pattern of resting state activity. The secondary objectives include investigating temporal and spatial characteristics of neurophysiological signals in healthy subjects over time and defining prognostic biomarkers for monitoring patients undergoing rehabilitation. This comprehensive approach aims to enhance the understanding of resting state functional connectivity and its applications in clinical settings. Therefore, to meet these goals, the present study will consist of multiple recordings of brain activity: by high-density electroencephalography (hdEEG), magnetoencephalography (MEG), and low-density EEG with a MUSE handheld device, during five experimental blocks on healthy subjects.
Pragmatics of language refers to the set of abilities that allow one to use and interpret language according to context and, in general, to communicate effectively. Disorders in the pragmatics of language are prevalent in various clinical populations. They are a cause of social withdrawal and worse quality of life, both for patients directly affected and for their family members. Despite this, this type of disorder is rarely considered in neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation. This study's objective is to characterize pragmatic deficits in various neurological populations, allowing for the most accurate diagnosis possible and leading to the planning of personalized and effective Rehabilitation Plans.
This research study aims assess whether the Difference Frequency Generation (DFG) laser could be a better alternative to the CO2 laser in terms of reduced side effects and patient downtime.
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) in enhancing sensorimotor learning and adaptation. This study will focus on healthy individuals performing a robotic sensorimotor task. Main Questions it Aims to Answer: How does taVNS, with different timing protocols, affect the feasibility and effectiveness of performing a robotic sensorimotor task? What is the impact of taVNS on sensorimotor learning and adaptation? Participants Will: Be pseudo-randomly assigned to one of five experimental groups with different taVNS stimulation timings. Perform a sensorimotor task multiple times across sessions, spanning a maximum of two weeks or until achieving 70% accuracy in two successive sessions. Have kinematic data collected by a robot during the task. Have physiological data measured using external sensors. Fill out questionnaires about the feasibility of taVNS and other subjective measures after each session. Comparison Group: Researchers will compare the four experimental groups to each other to see if different taVNS stimulation timings affect sensorimotor learning outcomes, as well as to a control group that will receive no stimulation.
The purpose of this clinical trial was to evaluate the effects Lactococcus cremoris spp. im-mobilized on oat flakes on human microbiome and blood and urine biomarkers of associated with human health.
This study was planned to examine the effect of music application on recovery in patients undergoing coronary angiography (CAG) and to obtain the opinions of patients and nurses about music.This study was conducted to examine the effect of music application on recovery in patients undergoing CAG and to obtain the opinions of patients and nurses about music.The study was planned as a pre-test, post-test design, single-center, randomized controlled experimental study. The study is planned to be conducted in the CAG unit of a university hospital between July 2023 and December 2023, the study sample will be composed of a total of 210 individuals, 105 in each group (music applied group before and after the procedure = 105, control group = 105) To collect data in the study, the "Patient Information Form", Vital Signs Evaluation Form", "Numerical Rating Scale", State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, "Perianesthesia Comfort Scale" and "Patient Satisfaction Survey on Nursing Care Quality" were used.
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of fecal microbiota transplantation on the gastrointestinal symptoms, autistic symptoms and emotional behavior symptoms of patients with autism spectrum disorder, and investigate the relations between the brain-gut axis, cytokines and autism spectrum disorder. Fecal microbiota transplantation have the potentials to improve intestinal microbiota composition, regulate immunity, and then improve gastrointestinal symptoms, autistic symptoms, emotional behavior symptoms and sleep of children with autism spectrum disorder. Early intervention at school-age may even benefit development, improve cognition and prognosis.
Multiple studies have highlighted music's ability to evoke diverse emotional states. Past research reveals that factors like musical elements, and the environment impact how people respond emotionally to music. For instance, faster tempos tend to heighten arousal, while minor key compositions evoke more arousal compared to major key compositions. In efforts to induce specific emotions post-stress, the research found that both pleasant and sad music aided stress recovery. Similarly, other researchers noted that positively rated music was more effective in reducing stress than negatively rated music, especially low arousal compositions over high arousal ones. Several studies focused on applying music to reduce stress and anxiety. In addition to man-made musical tones, the positive impact of natural surroundings on emotional state has been widely explored. A psycho-evolutionary viewpoint was offered, suggesting that humans have evolved in natural settings, making us inherently attuned to them physically and psychologically. A non-threatening natural environment, rich in aesthetically pleasing elements like visible escape routes, greenery, and water, tends to reduce stress and generate interest. In this study, the researchers are exploring how different sounds-man-made instrumental music versus natural sounds-affect stress, anxiety, and mood among the students of Medgar Evers College. Using an experimental approach, the researchers will assess pretest stress levels (via the perceived stress scale (PSS), anxiety (generalized anxiety disorder (GAD-7), and mood (four-dimensional mood scale (4DMS) among a sample of students. After randomly dividing them into two groups, each group will listen to one of the designated sounds (man-made music or nature sounds) for 30 minutes daily over 15 days. The researchers will then have them retake the stress, anxiety, and mood scales for post-test comparison. Statistical analysis (mixed ANOVA) will help to compare scores within and between groups. Ultimately, this study aims to determine the influence of tonal input on stress and anxiety levels among students, crucial given the significant stress they often experience.