Laser-based visual mapping test for Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome
Validity and Reliability of Neuroscience-Based Visual Laser Feedback Map Tests in Individuals With Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome
Balikesir University · NCT07572942
This project tests whether a laser-based visual feedback task can reliably measure visuospatial processing, reaction time, and arm control 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 | NCT07572942 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study uses a neuroscience-based laser feedback task that combines visuospatial processing, reaction time, and upper-extremity motor control into a single assessment. Participants with Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome will complete the task alongside established reaction time and proprioception measures to examine construct validity. The protocol includes repeat testing to quantify test-retest reliability and measurement consistency. Inclusion criteria target community-dwelling adults 65+ with a subjective cognitive complaint and slow gait, while individuals with dementia, major visual or motor impairments, or severe psychiatric/neurological disorders are excluded.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are community-dwelling adults aged 65 or older with subjective cognitive complaints and slowed gait who can understand and perform the testing tasks and do not have dementia or major visual/motor impairments.
Not a fit: People with diagnosed dementia, severe visual impairment (e.g., advanced macular degeneration), major motor disorders (severe tremor or ataxia), or severe psychiatric/neurological conditions are unlikely to benefit because they cannot complete the tasks reliably.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this tool could offer a quick, objective way to detect and track sensorimotor and cognitive-motor changes in older adults with Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome.
How similar studies have performed: Related visuomotor and sensorimotor assessments in older adults have shown promise for detecting cognitive-motor change, but the specific laser-based combined mapping approach in MCRS is relatively novel and not yet widely validated.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Aged ≥65 years Diagnosis of Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome (subjective cognitive complaint + slow gait) Living independently in the community Able to understand and perform test procedures Exclusion Criteria: Diagnosed dementia Severe psychiatric disorders Advanced visual impairments (e.g., macular degeneration, severe cataract) Neurological disorders affecting motor control Severe tremor or ataxia interfering with task performance
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, Cognitive-Motor Interaction, Sensorimotor Performance