Foot arch shape and its link to walking speed, gait timing, and leg reaction time in older adults

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a cross-sectional observational analysis of older adults who can walk independently, using bedside and lab measures to explore relationships among foot arch structure, gait parameters, and cognitive-motor performance. Foot arch integrity will be measured with the Navicular Drop Test while gait will be quantified using the 10-Meter Walk Test and spatiotemporal parameters. Cognitive-motor interaction will be probed by measuring lower-extremity reaction time with a light-based system and standard cognitive screening will be used to ensure participants meet cognitive inclusion criteria. No interventions are applied; data are collected during a single assessment visit at the study site.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Aged 65 years or older
* Able to walk independently for at least 10 meters without assistive devices
* Able to understand study procedures and provide informed consent
* Having sufficient cognitive and physical capacity to comply with the assessment protocol

Exclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosed neurological disorders affecting gait and motor control (e.g., stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis)
* Diagnosed dementia or Alzheimer's disease, or Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score below 24
* Severe visual or hearing impairment that cannot be corrected and may affect reaction time testing
* History of major lower extremity or spinal surgery within the last 6 months Severe musculoskeletal conditions affecting gait (e.g., advanced osteoarthritis, severe pain, active inflammation, open wounds, or recent fractures in the lower extremity)
* Presence of severe balance disorders (e.g., vertigo)

Where it's running

• Balikesir University
  Balıkesir, Bigadiç, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Ebru Tekin, Lecturer
• Email: ebrutekin123@gmail.com
• Phone: +90 266 614 69 11

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.