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Can simple exercises keep seniors steady and sharp? new study tests two therapies

NCT ID NCT07209709

Symptom relief Sponsor: Inonu University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study compares two types of exercise therapy—dual-task training (exercises with a thinking task) and action observation therapy (watching and imitating movements)—against standard exercises in adults over 65. The goal is to see which approach best improves balance, walking, thinking skills, and quality of life. Sixty-six participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups and will exercise three times a week for eight weeks.

What this could mean

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Active substance
dual-task training and action observation therapy
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.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial (66 people) comparing two exercise approaches. Results may not apply to all seniors, and benefits may be modest or not last long.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 66 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Dec 2025

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Agreeing to participate in the study * Being over 65 years of age * Scoring 24 or higher out of 30 on the Mini Mental State Examination * Being literate Exclusion Criteria: * Having a musculoskeletal condition that would prevent the person from performing the tests and exercises. * Having a vision or hearing impairment that would prevent participation in the study. * Having a diagnosis of a neurological, psychiatric, or other condition that would prevent participation in the study. * Having undergone any surgical procedure within the last six months.

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Conditions

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Motor Activity

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Comparison of the effects of different therapies in geriatric individuals

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • 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)