Effect of Chronotype on Balance and Cognitive Function

NCT07691866 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: E-10840098-202.3.02-3738
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 40
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

Balance is the ability of an individual to maintain posture against gravity and sustain stability during movement; it depends on the coordinated functioning of the proprioceptive, visual, and vestibular systems, as well as the central nervous system. Current studies show that movement control occurs not only through the motor system but also through the interaction of sensory-cognitive-motor components. Cognitive functions encompass processes such as attention, memory, visuospatial skills, and executive functions, with attention and visuospatial processing playing a particularly important role in balance control. The literature reports significant relationships between balance and cognitive functions, particularly noting that increased attention requirements in dual-tasking situations negatively impact balance performance. Furthermore, it has been shown that both balance performance and cognitive functions are affected by circadian rhythm and chronotype, with individuals exhibiting different performance levels at different times of the day. Despite this, studies examining the relationship between balance and cognitive functions appear to have insufficiently addressed the chronotype factor. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate how the relationship between balance and cognitive functions changes according to individuals' chronotypes.

Conditions

Healhty

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Chronotype

  It will be assessed by survey (Horne Ostberg). The survey contains a total of 19 questions. Points will be added up based on participants' answers to obtain a score between 16 and 86. 16-30 will be considered evening type, and 70-86 will be considered morning type.

  baseline - 2 weeks later

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• balance

  baseline - 2 weeks later

• Attention measurement

  baseline - 2 weeks later

• Visuo-spatial attention

  baseline - 2 weeks later

Study Arms (2)

Early type

Late type

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 35 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Healty young people

You may qualify if:

• Being between 18-35 years old
• Not using any neuropsychiatric medication
• Not having undergone lower extremity surgery
• Having at least a bachelor's degree

You may not qualify if:

• A history of a neurological disease
• A history of a neuropsychiatric disease
• Individuals with an intermediate type according to the Horne-Ostberg questionnaire results

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Istanbul Gedik University: lead

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Proffessor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 17, 2026
• First Posted: July 9, 2026
• Study Start: July 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): September 25, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): September 26, 2026
• Last Updated: July 9, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06