Study of Dual-Task Training Effects on Balance, Exercise Capacity, Cognitive Function, and Quality of Life in Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate how dual-task training affects balance, exercise capacity, cognitive function, and quality of life in older adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus DM. It focuses on whether combining cognitive tasks with physical exercise can better prevent falls and support active living compared to exercise alone or no intervention. The study addresses the high risk of cognitive decline and falls in this population due to diabetes-related impairments in brain and motor functions. Participants will be divided randomly into three groups a dual-task exercise group, a single-task exercise group, and a control group. Those in the dual-task group will attend 60-minute physiotherapy sessions three times a week for 8 weeks that include aerobic, strength, and balance exercises combined with cognitive tasks targeting memory, attention, and executive functions. The single-task group will receive the same physical training without cognitive tasks, while the control group will maintain their usual activities without exercise training during the study period. During the study, participants will be assessed using tests like the Time Up and Go Test and Berg Balance Scale to measure balance and mobility. Additional measures include cognitive assessments, exercise capacity tests, quality of life questionnaires, and muscle strength evaluations. These evaluations will take place at 2 weeks and after the 8-week training period. Researchers will monitor safety and functional improvements to understand the potential benefits of dual-task training in enhancing daily living and preventing falls among older adults with Type 2 DM.

The Effect of Dual-task Training on Balance, Exercise Capacity, Cognitive Status, and Quality of Life