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Assessment of Cognitive Function and Functional Performance in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Sponsor: Bezmialem Vakif University
Summary
Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease that is becoming a growing public health problem worldwide, affecting people's lives in many ways. It is characterized by impaired carbohydrate, lipid, and protein metabolism associated with insufficient insulin secretion and/or reduced sensitivity to the metabolic effects of insulin.Along with diabetes, many complications may develop in affected individuals. Cognitive impairments are now also considered an important and common complication of diabetes.The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of cognitive function levels on functional capacity, balance, fear of falling, and quality of life in individuals with type 2 diabetes.In this context, participants' cognitive function levels will be assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination and the Stroop Test. Functional capacity will be evaluated using the 6-Minute Walk Test. Balance performance will be assessed using the Biodex Balance System and the Four Square Step Test. Lower extremity muscle strength will be measured using a digital hand-held dynamometer and the 30-Second Sit-to-Stand Test. Fear of falling will be evaluated using the Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I), the Functional Reach Test, and the Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test. Participants' quality of life will be assessed using the WHOQOL-BREF quality of life questionnaire.
Official title: The Effect of Cognitive Functions on Functional Capacity, Balance, Fear of Falling and Quality of Life in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
40 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2026-02
Completion Date
2026-05
Last Updated
2026-02-05
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
No intervention (observational study)
This is an observational study. No treatment was applied to the individuals. The study will evaluate the individuals' cognitive functions and functional capacities, balance, fear of falling, and quality of life.
Locations (1)
Bezmialem Vakif University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)