Your walking speed could reveal hidden health risks after 65
NCT ID NCT07562919
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at how walking speed relates to physical abilities like balance, muscle strength, and mobility in people aged 65 and older. Researchers will compare two groups: those who walk slower (0.4–0.8 m/s) and those who walk faster (above 0.8 m/s). The goal is to better understand how walking speed can help identify early signs of decline and guide care for older adults.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 76 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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May 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Aug 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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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
Geriatric individuals aged 65 and over who meet the inclusion criteria for the study.
- Ages
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65 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being 65 years of age or older * Being able to perform walking functions * Having sufficient mobility to perform the physical performance tests included in the research, such as 5 sit-stand tests, TUG (Trip and Go) tests, and stair climbing/descending tests. • Having a walking speed of at least 0.4 m/s or more as a result of the 4 Meter Walking Test (having limited or independent mobility within the community). * Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study and providing informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Having a history of advanced cognitive impairment or diagnosed dementia that would impair the ability to understand and follow test instructions. 2. Those diagnosed with moderate or severe cognitive impairment (MMSE \< 24 and/or MoCA \< 21) 3. Having a walking speed below 0.4 m/s on the 4-Meter Walk Test (individuals who are wheelchair-bound or bedridden). 4. Advanced Parkinson's disease, active stroke sequelae, lower extremity fracture within the last 6 months, or a history of acute orthopedic surgery that primarily affects motor performance and balance. 5. Those with severe hearing or vision loss 6. Individuals experiencing significant difficulty communicating 7. Participants who did not sign the voluntary consent form
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Balıkesir University
Balıkesir, Turkey (Türkiye)
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