Physical-cognitive training with Blazepod versus conventional balance training in adults 70 and older
The Effect of Physical-Cognitive Training on Balance and Falls in Older Adults
This trial will test whether an eight-week Blazepod-based physical-cognitive exercise program helps people aged 70 and older improve balance, reaction time, sleep, daily activities, and thinking compared with conventional balance exercises.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 34 (estimated) |
| Ages | 70 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Medipol University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Beykoz) |
| Trial ID | NCT07199426 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The trial compares two 8-week programs — a Blazepod-based physical-cognitive training and a conventional balance exercise program — each delivered three times per week. Participants are community-dwelling adults aged 70 and older who can walk independently and meet cognitive screening (MMSE ≥24). Outcome measures include objective balance tests, fear of falling scales, activities-of-daily-living performance, sleep quality questionnaires, reaction time tasks, and cognitive assessments. The study excludes individuals with neurological or psychiatric diagnoses, mobility-impairing conditions, uncontrolled hypertension, or cardiovascular disease.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are community-dwelling adults aged 70 or older who can walk independently, score 24 or higher on the MMSE, and have no major neurological, psychiatric, or uncontrolled cardiovascular conditions.
Not a fit: People with significant mobility impairments, uncontrolled cardiovascular disease, neurological or psychiatric disorders, or those enrolled in other clinical studies may not benefit or be eligible.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could offer older adults a more engaging and effective way to improve balance, reduce fall risk, and support cognition and daily function.
How similar studies have performed: Systematic reviews indicate that combined physical and cognitive training often produces greater cognitive benefits than physical training alone, so this approach builds on moderate supporting evidence.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Score of 24 or higher on the Standardized Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) * Ability to walk independently without assistance * Willingness to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Participation in another clinical study during the study period * Presence of neurological or psychiatric diagnoses * Conditions that impair walking or mobility * Uncontrolled hypertension or cardiovascular disease
Where this trial is running
Istanbul, Beykoz
- Istanbul Medipol University — Istanbul, Beykoz, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Gözde Baş Başer
- Email: gozde.bas@std.medipol.edu.tr
- Phone: +905385460124
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.