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

NCT07415382 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: KaratayUH16
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 200
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

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

Conditions

Older Adults (60 - 85 Years Old)

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Frailty

  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

  Baseline

• Daily Living Activities

  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.

  Baseline

• Dual Task Performance (Motor-Cognitive)

  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.

  Baseline

• Dual Task Performance (Motor-Motor)

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

  Baseline

Interventions

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.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years - 85 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Older Adults

You may qualify if:

• 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.

You may not qualify if:

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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• KTO Karatay University: lead

Study Sites (1)

KTO Karatay University

Konya, Karatay, 42020, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

Central Study Contacts

Hasan Gerçek, P

CONTACT

+905426488455; hasangercek42@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Target Duration: 1 Day
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Lecturer

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 7, 2026
• First Posted: February 17, 2026
• Study Start: February 7, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): August 13, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): August 30, 2026
• Last Updated: July 2, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-07

Locations

TU (1)