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Walking while talking: new test may predict falls in seniors

NCT ID NCT07631975

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ondokuz Mayıs University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether a test that combines walking with a mental task (like naming animals) can help predict fall risk in older adults living in nursing homes. Researchers will measure how much performance drops when doing two things at once and see if that drop can identify who is more likely to fall. The goal is to create a low-cost, practical screening tool for fall prevention.

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Participants

About 52 people

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Expected to start

Jun 2026

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Expected to finish

Nov 2026

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The target population for this cross-sectional study consists of older adults residing in long-term care facilities and nursing homes. Participants will be selected based on the predefined inclusion criteria. These eligibility criteria are designed to ensure safety, cognitive comprehension, and physical compliance during the functional and dual-task assessments.

Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being 65 years of age or older * Residing in a nursing home or care institution for at least 1 month * Ability to walk a distance of at least 10 meters * Ability to ambulate independently with an assistive device (e.g., cane, walker), if needed * Having a Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score of 18 or above * Ability to understand and execute single- and two-step verbal commands * Voluntary agreement to participate in the study and providing informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of stroke or major orthopedic surgery within the past 6 monthsPresence of Parkinson's disease Stage ≥3 (Hoehn \& Yahr) or any other neurological condition significantly affecting gait * Having a MoCA score below 18 * History of fracture within the past 3 months * Presence of severe pain affecting gait during test administration (Visual Analog Scale \[VAS\] ≥ 7) * Uncontrolled hypertension (≥ 180/100 mmHg) or unstable cardiovascular status * Active vestibular disease or a history of syncope within the past 3 months * Visual or hearing impairment severe enough to impede test execution * Inability to walk/ambulate without the physical assistance of another person

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Dual task cost Falls in old age Institutional care Older adults (65 years and older)

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Locations

  • ONDOKUZ MAYIS UNIVERSITY, Samsun, Atakum 55270

    Samsun, 55270, Turkey (Türkiye)

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