Dual-task exercise for balance and thinking in adults with different physical performance levels
The Effects Of Dual-Task Exercises On Balance And Cognitive Function In Individuals With Different Physical Performance Levels
We will test if doing balance exercises while carrying out thinking tasks helps improve balance and thinking in adults aged 20–50 with different fitness levels.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 52 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Months to 50 Months |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Bahçeşehir University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, MALTEPE) |
| Trial ID | NCT07120074 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This interventional exercise program enrolls adults aged 20–50 and uses dual-task training that combines motor (balance) and cognitive tasks performed at the same time. Participants will be grouped by baseline physical performance and complete supervised exercise sessions over a defined intervention period. Balance and cognitive outcomes will be measured before and after the program using standardized tests, and results will be compared across physical performance levels. The design aims to show whether baseline fitness modifies the benefits of dual-task practice.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults aged 20–50 who can understand instructions, attend regular supervised exercise sessions, and meet the study's inclusion/exclusion criteria are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Individuals with diagnosed neurological diseases (e.g., Parkinson’s, MS, dementia), recent major surgery, significant lower-limb injury, or those unable to attend sessions are unlikely to benefit or be eligible.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could improve both balance and cognitive function and help tailor exercise programs to a person’s fitness level.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies in older adults and people with neurological conditions have shown that dual-task training can improve mobility and cognition, but there is limited evidence about differences by baseline physical performance in younger adults.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Aged between 20 and 50 years Adequate cognitive function to understand instructions and participate in the study Willingness and ability to participate regularly in the exercise program Ability to comprehend and follow the study procedures Exclusion Criteria: Diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis Diagnosed with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) Diagnosed with Parkinson's disease Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis History of stroke Diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias Diagnosed with scoliosis causing physical limitation History of lower limb fractures Presence of foot or ankle tendonitis Diagnosed with color blindness or legal blindness History of major surgery (e.g., orthopedic, spinal, abdominal) within the past 6 months Irregular attendance or non-compliance with the exercise protocol
Where this trial is running
Istanbul, MALTEPE
- Bahcesehir University — Istanbul, Maltepe, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: tulin unal — bağlantısız
- Study coordinator: Tüli̇n Ünal
- Email: tulin409@hotmail.com
- Phone: +90 5063689951
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.