Dual-task exercise for balance and thinking in adults with different physical performance levels
Official title: The Effects Of Dual-Task Exercises On Balance And Cognitive Function In Individuals With Different Physical Performance Levels
Run by Bahçeşehir University · NCT07120074 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Months to 50 Months |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 52 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Bahçeşehir University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, MALTEPE) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 3, 2025 |
| Main results expected | October 4, 2025 |
| Study ends | November 18, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | August 13, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07120074 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a 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.
✕Probably 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.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: 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.
Who can join: the full rules
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 it's running
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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
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.