Effects of Telerehabilitation-Based Dual-Task Exercises on Balance, Fall Risk, Cognitive Function… (NCT07472101) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Telerehabilitation-Based Dual-Task Exercises on Balance, Fall Risk, Cognitive Function, and Sleep Quality in Geriatric Individuals
Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2026-02-02
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of dual-task exercises-which simultaneously target cognitive and motor functions-delivered via telerehabilitation on fall risk, balance, cognitive functions, and sleep quality in geriatric individuals.Aging is often associated with balance disorders, increased fall risk, cognitive decline, and impaired sleep quality, all of which significantly impact the quality of life in the elderly. Dual-task interventions require individuals to perform physical and cognitive tasks concurrently, aiming to improve sensorimotor control and enhance balance strategies under cognitive load.This study utilizes telerehabilitation as a cost-effective and sustainable solution to facilitate access to healthcare services, providing a remote alternative to face-to-face rehabilitation. The research aims to demonstrate that dual-task exercises performed through telerehabilitation can contribute to functional recovery, reduce the fear of falling, and increase the safe mobility capacity of geriatric individuals.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years – 74 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
Participants aged 65 to 74 years.
Berg Balance Scale (BBS) score between 41 and 56.
Tinetti Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA) score between 19 and 23.
Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score between 18 and 30.
Independent in activities of daily living.
Able to walk without assistive devices.
Capable of using video call applications for telerehabilitation sessions.
Exclusion Criteria:
Participants younger than 65 years.
Individuals with cardiovascular diseases.
Amputees.
Individuals with severe cognitive impairment.
Individuals with significant visual or hearing impairments.
Individuals without internet access.
Individuals unable to use video call applications for telerehabilitation sessions.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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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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?
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