Neuroathletic exercise to improve walking, balance, and thinking in older adults
The Effect Of Neuroathletic Exercise On Walking Speed, Fall Risk And Cognitive Functions In The Elderly
NA · KTO Karatay University · NCT07070336
This program will test whether neuroathletic exercises can boost walking speed, lower fall risk, and help cognitive function in healthy adults aged 60–80.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 60 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | KTO Karatay University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Konya) |
| Trial ID | NCT07070336 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This single-center, double-blind, parallel-group randomized design will enroll 60 healthy older adults (ages 60–80) and follow SPIRIT guidance. Participants will be randomly assigned to a neuroathletic exercise group (n=30) or a control group (n=30) that receives the Turkey Physical Activity Guidelines. Pre- and post-intervention measures include the Timed Up and Go (TUG), Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB), Geriatric Depression Scale, and MoCA to capture gait, physical function, mood, and cognition. The neuroathletic program is based on Z-Health principles and targets visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive movement-control systems to improve motor performance.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy adults aged 60–80 who can perform physical, cognitive, and sensory tests, are not currently in regular exercise programs, and have no major musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, sensory disorders, recent serious injury, malignant disease, or uncorrectable eye defects.
Not a fit: People with recent limb injuries, active regular exercisers, those who have participated in structured physical programs in the past six months, or those with medical or sensory conditions that limit exercise or testing are unlikely to benefit or may be excluded.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could help older adults walk faster, reduce their risk of falls, and preserve or improve cognitive function.
How similar studies have performed: Multimodal sensorimotor and balance training has shown benefits for gait and fall risk in older adults, but randomized trials specifically using Z-Health or branded neuroathletic protocols in healthy elderly are limited.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Ages between 60-80 * Volunteering to participate in the study * Having the ability to perform physical, cognitive and sensory tests and exercises Exclusion Criteria: * Having a history of injury to the lower and upper extremities within the last year * Having regular physical activity or sports habits. * Having participated in any physical activity program in the last 6 months * Having a sensory pathology that prevents participation in the study * Having any musculoskeletal, neurological, respiratory or cardiovascular pathology that will limit exercise * Having a history of malignant disease * Having an eye defect that cannot be corrected with lenses, such as cataracts, that prevents tests
Where this trial is running
Konya
- KTO Karatay University — Konya, Turkey (Türkiye) (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Merve arı
- Email: merveari89@gmail.com
- Phone: 05458898689
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: Healthy Aging, aging, neuroathletic exercise, walking speed, gait speed, fall risk, cognitive function