Can simple exercises keep aging minds and bodies steady? new study tests two approaches
NCT ID NCT07209709
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study will test whether adding cognitive tasks to exercise (dual-task training) or watching and imitating movements (action observation therapy) can improve balance, walking, and thinking in people over 65. Sixty-six participants will be split into three groups and do exercises three times a week for eight weeks. Researchers will measure balance, mobility, strength, flexibility, and cognitive function before and after the program.
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In the provinces of Yozgat and Çorum, 3 institutions will be selected among the nursing homes, nursing homes and rehabilitation centers affiliated with the Ministry of Family and Social Services + Bahadın Elderly Living Center.
Yozgat, Yozgat / Central, 66100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Dual-task training (exercises with cognitive tasks) and action observation therapy (watching and imitating movements)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point toward simple, non-drug therapies that help older adults maintain balance, mobility, and mental sharpness, potentially reducing fall risk.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (66 people) testing two different exercise approaches. Results may not apply to all older adults, and the therapies may not show meaningful improvement over standard exercises.
Conditions
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