Walking and thinking: new study targets early dementia clues
NCT ID NCT07572968
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how adding a mental task (like counting backwards) affects walking and balance in older adults with motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCRS). About 35 participants aged 65+ will do walking tests alone and while thinking. The goal is to better understand early signs of cognitive decline and fall risk, not to test a treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help identify early markers of cognitive decline and fall risk in older adults, guiding future preventive strategies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small observational study with no treatment, so it won't directly improve health. Results may not apply to all older adults.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Balikesir University
RECRUITINGBalıkesir, Bigadiç, Turkey (Türkiye)
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