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NCT Number: NCT07107620

Dual Task Performance and Type II Diabetes Mellitus

The aim of this study is to compare the dual task performances of individuals with and without type 2 diabetes. Thus, it will be concluded whether having type 2 diabetes affects dual task performance.

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Key information

Conditions

Type II Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 Dual Task Cost Endocrine System Diseases Glucose Metabolism Disorders Metabolic Diseases Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Age range

50 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Pamukkale University hospital

Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

In our daily lives, we often have to juggle many tasks simultaneously. Performing two tasks simultaneously is called dual-tasking. The ability to perform two tasks simultaneously is called dual-tasking performance. Dual-tasking performance can decrease in individuals with diabetes due to complications of diabetes. This study compared the dual-tasking performance of individuals with type 2 diabetes and healthy individuals using dual-tasking tests categorized as easy, medium, and difficult.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Having been diagnosed with Type II DM (for the Type II diabetes group)
  • Being 50 years old or older
  • Being a native Turkish speaker

Exclusion criteria

  • Not being able to read and write,
  • Having communication problems,
  • Having a score below 24 points on the Standardized Mini-Mental Test,
  • Having one of the neurological diseases that will affect the study such as Parkinson's, stroke, etc.,
  • Having upper and/or lower extremity surgery in the last year or having a surgical history that will affect walking,
  • Having retinopathy, foot ulcers, and severe sensory impairment

Treatment and study plan

one task

Diagnostic Test

Single task tests consist of measuring walking times with normal walking (easy), walking with a 50% reduction in the base of support measured between the medial malleoli (medium difficulty) and tandem walking (difficult) tasks while applying the 10 meter walk test and time up go tests.

Dual TAsk

Diagnostic Test

Dual task consists of single task plus tests of carrying glasses of water or counting backwards from a given number.

Primary outcomes

  1. 10 meter walk test

    Time frame: one day

    The dual task cost was calculated to measure dual task performance by applying the 10-meter walking test as single and dual tasks.

    This cost will be calculated as follows:

    (Dual task performance-single task performance)/ single task performance x100

  2. time up go test

    Time frame: one day

    The dual task cost was calculated to measure dual task performance by applying the time up go test as single and dual tasks. This cost will be calculated as follows: (Dual task performance-single task performance)/ single task performance x100

Secondary outcomes

  1. Stroop test

    Time frame: one day

    There are 5 sections in this test. Section 1 includes reading black text, section 2 includes reading colored words related to color names, section 3 includes saying the color of shapes, section 4 includes saying the color of words that are not color names, and section 5 includes saying the color of colored words that are color names. Individuals are asked to read from left to right as fast as possible. The time taken is recorded in seconds.

  2. Dual task survey

    Time frame: one day

    It is a test that questions the difficulties experienced by individuals during dual-task activities in daily life activities. The survey consists of 10 questions. The short duration of the survey is an advantage. The survey, which consists of 5 answers, is scored between 0 and 4. A score of ''4'' indicates that difficulties are experienced very often, ''0'' indicates that there is no difficulty.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University

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Registry information

Official study title

Investigation of Dual Task Performance of Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
Aug 6, 2025
Registry last updated
Aug 6, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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