Study of How Thinking Tasks Affect Walking and Balance in Older Adults with Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome

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.

Dual-Task Effects on Gait and Balance in MCRS