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Effects of Cognitive Load on Gait and Balance Performance in Individuals With Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome: A Dual-Task Analysis
Led by Balikesir University · Updated on 2026-05-07
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
11 weeks
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are investigating how cognitive load affects walking and balance in older adults with Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome (MCRS). This observational study focuses on understanding how performing mental tasks while walking impacts movement and balance, which may help identify early signs of cognitive decline and fall risk in this population. Participants are community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and older diagnosed with MCRS. They will complete Timed Up and Go (TUG) and tandem walking tests under both single-task (walking alone) and dual-task (walking while performing a mental task like serial subtraction) conditions. No treatments or interventions will be given during the study. During the study, participants will be assessed on their walking speed, balance, and ability to manage walking combined with mental tasks. Researchers will measure performance using the Timed Up and Go test, tandem walking test, dual-task cost percentage, gait speed, and cognitive-motor interference at baseline in a single session. This evaluation aims to better understand the interaction between cognition and mobility in older adults with MCRS.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Dual-Task Effects on Gait and Balance in MCRS
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 265 years or older
- Subjective cognitive complaints
- Slow gait speed
- No diagnosis of dementia
You will not qualify if you...
- Severe visual or hearing impairment
- Neurological diseases such as stroke or Parkinson's disease
- Acute orthopedic conditions affecting walking
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Single session
Participants undergo standardized Timed Up and Go and tandem walking assessments under single-task and dual-task conditions to evaluate gait and balance performance.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to study completion in July 2026
Participants with Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome are observed without receiving any intervention to assess natural gait and balance performance over time.
Visits as needed for observational assessments
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Balikesir University
Balıkesir, Bigadiç, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Research Team
E
Ebru Tekin, Lecturer
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
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Model
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
1
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