Laser map tests could spot dementia risk early
NCT ID NCT07572942
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing a new type of test that uses laser feedback maps to measure how well older adults with Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome (MCRS) can think and move at the same time. The test combines visual skills, reaction time, and arm control into one task. Researchers want to see if the test is reliable and accurate by comparing it to other measures. The study involves 35 adults aged 65 and older.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a new, simple way to assess thinking and movement problems in older adults at risk for dementia.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study focused on measurement, not treatment. The tests may not prove useful in real-world clinics.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 35 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Apr 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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.
Who is studied
Community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years and above diagnosed with Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome will be recruited from the Tazelenme University Coordination Unit in Balıkesir, Turkey. The study population represents individuals at risk of cognitive decline but without diagnosed dementia, enabling the evaluation of early-stage cognitive-motor interaction.
- Ages
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65 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Aged ≥65 years Diagnosis of Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome (subjective cognitive complaint + slow gait) Living independently in the community Able to understand and perform test procedures Exclusion Criteria: Diagnosed dementia Severe psychiatric disorders Advanced visual impairments (e.g., macular degeneration, severe cataract) Neurological disorders affecting motor control Severe tremor or ataxia interfering with task performance
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Balikesir University
RECRUITINGBalıkesir, Bigadiç, Turkey (Türkiye)
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