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Effect of Physical-Cognitive Training in Older Adults
Sponsor: Medipol University
Summary
The study compares the impact of physical-cognitive exercises using Blazepod device versus conventional balance training on multiple outcomes in older adults aged 70 and above. Participants receive an 8-week intervention, three sessions per week for both groups. Outcome measures include balance assessments, fear of falling scales, activity of daily living performance, sleep quality questionnaires, reaction time tests, and cognitive assessments. The study aims to determine whether physical-cognitive training provides additional benefits compared to conventional balance exercises.
Official title: The Effect of Physical-Cognitive Training on Balance and Falls in Older Adults
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
70 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
34
Start Date
2025-08-18
Completion Date
2026-08-28
Last Updated
2025-09-30
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Physical-Cognitive Training
Participants will receive an 8-week physical-cognitive training program using the Blazepod device, consisting of exercises targeting both balance and cognitive skills. Sessions will be conducted three times per week, each lasting one hour.
Conventional Balance Training
Participants will receive an 8-week conventional balance training program. Sessions will be conducted three times per week, each lasting one hour.
Locations (1)
Istanbul Medipol University
Istanbul, Beykoz, Turkey (Türkiye)