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Your feet may reveal how well you walk and think as you age

NCT ID NCT07582367

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Balikesir University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how the shape of your foot arch relates to the way you walk and your thinking skills in older adults. Researchers will measure foot structure, walking speed and steps, and reaction time in 50 people aged 65 and older. The goal is to better understand these connections, which could help improve mobility and safety in later life.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could reveal how foot structure relates to walking and thinking in older adults, pointing toward future fall-prevention or mobility strategies.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early observational study (50 participants) that only looks for relationships—it won't test any treatment. Results may not apply to everyone.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 50 people

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

Started

Apr 2026

Expected to finish

Nov 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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

Who is studied

This study will include community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years and above living in Balıkesir, Turkey. Participants will be recruited from individuals attending the Tazelenme University Coordination Unit and surrounding community settings. Eligible participants are those who are able to walk independently without assistive devices and have sufficient cognitive and physical capacity to complete the assessment protocol. The study population represents relatively healthy older adults without severe neurological or musculoskeletal conditions affecting gait and balance.

Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 65 years or older * Able to walk independently for at least 10 meters without assistive devices * Able to understand study procedures and provide informed consent * Having sufficient cognitive and physical capacity to comply with the assessment protocol Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed neurological disorders affecting gait and motor control (e.g., stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis) * Diagnosed dementia or Alzheimer's disease, or Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score below 24 * Severe visual or hearing impairment that cannot be corrected and may affect reaction time testing * History of major lower extremity or spinal surgery within the last 6 months Severe musculoskeletal conditions affecting gait (e.g., advanced osteoarthritis, severe pain, active inflammation, open wounds, or recent fractures in the lower extremity) * Presence of severe balance disorders (e.g., vertigo)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gait apraxia

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Cognitive function Foot biomechanics GAIT

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Balikesir University

    RECRUITING

    Balıkesir, Bigadiç, Turkey (Türkiye)

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