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NCT Number: NCT07415382

Frailty, Dual-Task Performance, and Activities of Daily Living in Older Adults

This study aims to examine the relationship between dual task performance, frailty level, and activities of daily living in older adults.

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Key information

Conditions

Older Adults (60 - 85 Years Old)

Age range

65 year–85 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

KTO Karatay University

Konya, Karatay, 42020, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

Gulfidan BASER, PhD

SUB_INVESTIGATOR

Hasan Gerçek, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

05426488455

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Be 65 years of age or older,
  • Be literate
  • Have a Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of 24 or higher (cognitively sound)
  • Be able to walk at least 10 meters without the use of assistive devices,
  • Not have advanced sensory loss that impairs vision or hearing.

Exclusion criteria

  • Having a severe neurological (Parkinson's, stroke, etc.) or orthopedic disorder,
  • Having a psychiatric diagnosis that prevents communication.

Treatment and study plan

Dual Task

Other

The Dual Task Questionnaire will be used to obtain information about the difficulties individuals experience when performing tasks that require dual tasks in situations they encounter in daily life. The dual-task questionnaire consists of 10 questions. The questions will be read to the subjects in order, and there will be no time limit for them to answer. If geriatric individuals do not understand a question, the necessary explanations will be provided and the question will be repeated. Each question is scored as very often (4), often (3), occasionally (2), rarely (1), and never (0). The answers to all questions are added up, the total score is calculated, and divided by 10. Lower scores indicate better dual task performance.

Primary outcomes

  1. Frailty

    Time frame: Baseline

    Edmonton Frailty Scale: The scale was developed to measure frailty in older adults and is suitable for routine use by healthcare professionals without specialized training in geriatrics or gerontology. The scale assesses a total of 17 points under 11 headings, including cognitive status, general health, dependency, social support, medication use, nutrition, mood, continence, and functional performance. Fragility increases as the score rises

  2. Daily Living Activities

    Time frame: Baseline

    The Katz Activities of Daily Living Index is the best known measure in clinical practice and the most widely used measure in clinical research. This scale, which will be used to assess participants' level of independence in basic ADLs, includes 6 basic activities: bathing, dressing, toileting, transfers, continence, and eating. Each activity is rated as independent (1 point) or dependent (0 points). The total score ranges from 0 to 6. Higher scores mean greater independence.

  3. Dual Task Performance (Motor-Cognitive)

    Time frame: Baseline

    Motor-Cognitive performance will be assessed using the Timed Up and Go test and motor-motor performance by carrying a tray with water-filled cups while walking.

  4. Dual Task Performance (Motor-Motor)

    Time frame: Baseline

    Motor-motor performance by carrying a tray with water-filled cups while walking.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Hasan Gerçek, P

CONTACT

[email protected]

+905426488455

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

KTO Karatay University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Relationship Between Frailty, Dual-Task Performance, and Activities of Daily Living in Older Adults

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Feb 17, 2026
Registry last updated
Jul 2, 2026

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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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