How doing a thinking task while walking affects balance and gait in Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome
Effects of Cognitive Load on Gait and Balance Performance in Individuals With Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome: A Dual-Task Analysis
Balikesir University · NCT07572968
This test will see if doing a thinking task while walking changes walking speed and balance in people aged 65 and older with Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 35 (estimated) |
| Ages | 65 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Balikesir University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Balıkesir, Bigadiç) |
| Trial ID | NCT07572968 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study compares gait and balance performance under single-task and dual-task conditions in older adults with Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome. Participants will perform Timed Up and Go and tandem walking tests both alone and while carrying out a cognitive task to measure dual-task cost and cognitive-motor interference. Researchers will record gait speed, balance metrics, and cognitive task performance to look for early markers of cognitive decline and fall risk. Candidates must be 65 or older with subjective cognitive complaints and slow gait but without dementia or major neurological or orthopedic conditions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are people aged 65 or older with subjective cognitive complaints, slow gait speed, and no diagnosis of dementia.
Not a fit: People with dementia, major neurological diseases (for example stroke or Parkinson's), severe visual or hearing impairment, or acute orthopedic problems that affect walking are excluded and unlikely to benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help identify early signs of cognitive decline and support targeted strategies to reduce fall risk.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that dual-task walking tests can reveal cognitive-motor interference and help predict fall risk, so this approach builds on existing evidence.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age ≥ 65 years Subjective cognitive complaints Slow gait speed No dementia diagnosis Exclusion Criteria: Severe visual/hearing impairment Neurological diseases (stroke, Parkinson) Acute orthopedic conditions affecting walking
Where this trial is running
Balıkesir, Bigadiç
- Balikesir University — Balıkesir, Bigadiç, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ebru Tekin, Lecturer
- Email: ebrutekin123@gmail.com
- Phone: +90 266 614 69 11
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.
Conditions: Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome, Dual-Task Performance, Gait, Balance