INDIVIDUALIZED DUAL-TASK TRAINING FOR BALANCE AND MOBILITY IN OLDER ADULTS (NCT07448961) | Clinical Trial Compass
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INDIVIDUALIZED DUAL-TASK TRAINING FOR BALANCE AND MOBILITY IN OLDER ADULTS
Turkey (Türkiye)48 participantsStarted 2026-04-29
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to prevent functional decline and improve mobility in healthy older adults aged 65 and over. The main questions it aims to answer are:
What is the effect of individualized dual-task training on functional balance and mobility compared to standard training? Does personalized sensory and cognitive training significantly reduce the dual-task cost during walking tasks? Researchers will compare the Individualized Dual-Task Group to a Standardized Dual-Task Group and a Single-Task Control Group to see if personalized adjustments in sensory and cognitive loads lead to superior improvements in balance, gait speed, and motor-cognitive interference.
Participants will:
Complete an initial assessment of motor and cognitive capacities to determine individual baseline levels.
Participate in a supervised exercise program 3 days a week for 8 weeks, with each session lasting 40-45 minutes.
Perform motor tasks such as walking, obstacle crossing, and balance exercises while simultaneously engaging in cognitive tasks (e.g., counting, verbal fluency).
(For the individualized group) Undergo weekly adjustments in exercise difficulty, including sensory manipulations like surface changes and head movements based on their performance.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 65 years and older.
* Living independently in the community.
* Ability to walk at least 10 meters without the use of an assistive device (e.g., cane, walker).
* Cognitively intact, defined as a Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score of 24 or higher.
* Stable medical condition allowing for participation in an 8-week exercise program.
* Willingness to participate in the study and provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of neurological disorders affecting movement or cognition (e.g., Stroke, Parkinson's Disease, Dementia).
* Acute or chronic orthopedic conditions that severely limit gait or balance (e.g., recent lower limb fracture or major joint replacement within the last 6 months).
* Severe visual or hearing impairment that prevents following instructions or performing tasks.
* Uncontrolled cardiovascular or pulmonary disease.
* Currently participating in another structured exercise or dual-task training program.
* Inability to commit to the 8-week training schedule.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Dual-Task Cost (DTC) of Functional Mobility
Timeframe: Baseline and at the end of the 8-week intervention.