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Can counting backwards while walking keep seniors stronger longer?

NCT ID NCT07205016

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

Summary

This study tests whether adding simple mental challenges—like counting or naming animals—to physical exercise helps frail adults over 65 improve their strength, balance, and thinking more than exercise alone. About 220 participants will be randomly assigned to either the dual-task program or usual care. The goal is to see if this combined approach can reduce frailty and boost daily function.

What this could mean

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Active substance
dual-task exercise (physical exercise combined with cognitive tasks)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help older adults stay independent and sharp for longer.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial (220 people) testing a behavioral intervention, so results may not apply broadly. The benefit over usual exercise may be small or hard to measure.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 220 people

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Expected to start

Jan 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 65 or older * Frailty according to Fragil-VIG index (\>0,20) * Barthel index \> 60 * Able to perform physical exercise * Able to understand and communicate in Catalan or Spanish Exclusion Criteria: * Decompensated / Unstable cardiovascular disease or recent diagnosed * Upper or lower injury with functional impairment * Institutionalized patient. * Terminal or tumoral processes * People who participated in another clinical trial or exercise programme during last year * Diagnosis of severe dementia

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Frailty

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