Frailty, dual-task performance, and everyday activities in older adults
The Relationship Between Frailty, Dual-Task Performance, and Activities of Daily Living in Older Adults
This project will see if performance on combined walking-and-thinking tests is linked with frailty and ability to do daily activities in adults aged 65–85.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years to 85 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | KTO Karatay University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Konya, Karatay) |
| Trial ID | NCT07415382 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study will enroll ambulatory older adults at KTO Karatay University to measure dual-task performance alongside frailty status and activities of daily living. Eligible participants who are literate, cognitively intact (MMSE ≥24), and able to walk 10 meters without an assistive device will complete standardized motor-cognitive dual-task tests, frailty screening, and ADL questionnaires or performance measures. Researchers will analyze associations between dual-task costs, frailty markers, and functional ability to identify patterns that relate mobility-cognition interactions to everyday independence. All data collection is done in person and no interventional treatments are given.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ambulatory adults aged 65–85 who are literate, have an MMSE score of 24 or higher, can walk 10 meters unaided, and do not have severe sensory, neurological, orthopedic, or communication-limiting psychiatric conditions.
Not a fit: People with severe neurological disorders (e.g., Parkinson's, recent stroke), major orthopedic limitations, advanced sensory loss, significant cognitive impairment (MMSE <24), or psychiatric conditions that prevent communication are unlikely to benefit or be eligible.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help clinicians identify older adults at risk of functional decline and target interventions to preserve independence.
How similar studies have performed: Previous observational work has shown links between dual-task performance, frailty, and daily function, but causal evidence and standardized clinical applications remain limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Be 65 years of age or older, * Be literate * Have a Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 24 or higher (cognitively sound) * Be able to walk at least 10 meters without the use of assistive devices, * Not have advanced sensory loss that impairs vision or hearing. Exclusion Criteria: * Having a severe neurological (Parkinson's, stroke, etc.) or orthopedic disorder, * Having a psychiatric diagnosis that prevents communication.
Where this trial is running
Konya, Karatay
- KTO Karatay University — Konya, Karatay, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hasan Gerçek, P
- Email: hasangercek42@gmail.com
- Phone: +905426488455
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.