Telerehabilitation dual-task exercises for balance, thinking, and sleep in older adults
Official title: The Effects of Dual-Task Exercises Performed Through Telerehabilitation on Balance, Falls, Cognitive Function, and Sleep Quality in Geriatric Individuals: A Randomised Control Trial
Run by Bulent Ecevit University · NCT07472101 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program will test whether dual-task exercises delivered by video calls can improve balance, reduce fall risk, and help thinking and sleep in people aged 65 to 74.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 65 Years to 74 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Bulent Ecevit University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Zonguldak, Kozlu) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | February 2, 2026 |
| Main results expected | June 2, 2026 |
| Study ends | July 2, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | March 16, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07472101 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are community-dwelling adults aged 65–74 with mild-to-moderate balance impairment (BBS 41–56, POMA 19–23), MMSE 18–30, independent in daily activities, ambulatory without assistive devices, and able to use video call applications.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with significant cardiovascular disease, amputations, severe cognitive impairment, major visual or hearing loss, those without internet access or unable to use video calls, or those outside the specified age or balance ranges are unlikely to benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional program delivers structured dual-task exercise sessions remotely using video calls and compares outcomes to an educational-brochure plus phone follow-up approach. Dual-task sessions combine physical balance tasks with simultaneous cognitive challenges and are supervised by therapists using telerehabilitation tools. Primary outcomes include balance and fall risk (Berg Balance Scale, POMA), cognitive function (MMSE or similar), and sleep quality, measured before and after the intervention. Participants must be independent, ambulatory without assistive devices, and able to use video call applications.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a low-cost way to improve balance, reduce falls, and boost cognition and sleep without requiring in-person clinic visits.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research supports telerehabilitation and dual-task training for improving function in older adults and musculoskeletal conditions, but delivering combined dual-task programs via telerehabilitation for balance and sleep in geriatric patients remains relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Participants aged 65 to 74 years. Berg Balance Scale (BBS) score between 41 and 56. Tinetti Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA) score between 19 and 23. Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score between 18 and 30. Independent in activities of daily living. Able to walk without assistive devices. Capable of using video call applications for telerehabilitation sessions. Exclusion Criteria: Participants younger than 65 years. Individuals with cardiovascular diseases. Amputees. Individuals with severe cognitive impairment. Individuals with significant visual or hearing impairments. Individuals without internet access. Individuals unable to use video call applications for telerehabilitation sessions.
Where it's running
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Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University
Zonguldak, Kozlu, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
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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.