Integrated vs. Sequential Dual-Task Training for older adults with mild to moderate cognitive impairment
Official title: Comparative Effects of Integrated Versus Sequential Approaches to Dual-Task Training in Elderly With Mild to Moderate Cognitive Impairment: A Four-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University · NCT07775079 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether combining cognitive and physical tasks at the same time is more helpful than doing them separately for people over 55 with mild to moderate cognitive impairment.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 55 Months to 85 Months |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 96 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Islamabad, Islamabad) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 25, 2026 |
| Main results expected | August 25, 2026 |
| Study ends | August 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | August 21, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07775079 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults over 55 with MoCA scores 10–25 and MMSE scores 10–23, diagnosed with cognitive impairment, and able to participate in training.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals with severe cognitive impairment, severe physical or sensory limitations, unstable medical conditions, or participation in other trials may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
The trial compares integrated dual-task training with sequential dual-task training in older adults who have mild to moderate cognitive impairment. Participants are randomly assigned to either the integrated approach or the sequential approach, with outcome measures focused on cognitive function and physical performance. The program targets everyday tasks like walking while counting or other cognitive challenges to promote neuroplasticity. The study is conducted at PIMS Hospital Islamabad, led by Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University. Eligibility includes age over 55 and specific MoCA and MMSE ranges.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the approach could improve cognitive and physical functioning and quality of life for older adults with cognitive impairment.
How similar studies have gone: Prior research supports dual-task training in rehabilitation, though direct comparisons between integrated and sequential approaches are less established.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age \> 55 years * MoCA: 10-25 * MMSE: 10-23 * Diagnosed cognitive impairment * Able to participate in training Exclusion Criteria: * Severe cognitive impairment * Severe physical sensory limitations * Unstable medical conditions * Participation in other trials
Where it's running
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PIMS Hospital Islamabad
Islamabad, Islamabad, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Brig. Dr. Aamir Waheed Butt — Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University
- Study coordinator: Soha Zafar
- Email: sohazafar853@gmail.com
- Phone: +92-331-3694949
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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.