ROLE OF DUAL-TASK COST IN PREDICTING FALL RISK AMONG OLDER ADULTS RECEIVING INSTITUTIONAL CARE

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age65+
SponsorOndokuz Mayıs University

About this trial

There is a need for studies that examine the role of dual-task cost in predicting fall risk among older adults receiving institutional care and that develop classification models that can be used in clinical practice. The planned study aims to determine the discriminative ability of dual-task cost in identifying fall risk and to establish clinically meaningful cutoff values. In this respect, the study will both contribute to a more sensitive assessment of fall risk and provide a scientific basis for a low-cost, practical, and applicable screening approach.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Being 65 years of age or older

Residing in a nursing home or care institution for at least 1 month

Ability to walk a distance of at least 10 meters

Ability to ambulate independently with an assistive device (e.g., cane, walker), if needed

Disqualifiers

History of stroke or major orthopedic surgery within the past 6 monthsPresence of Parkinson's disease Stage ≥3 (Hoehn & Yahr) or any other neurological condition significantly affecting gait

Having a MoCA score below 18

History of fracture within the past 3 months

Presence of severe pain affecting gait during test administration (Visual Analog Scale [VAS] ≥ 7)

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Not listed

Trial groups

No trial groups listed

Sponsors and collaborators