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

August 24, 2026 updated by: Hasan Gerçek, KTO Karatay University

The Relationship Between 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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

200

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Turkey (Türkiye)
    • Karatay
      • Konya, Karatay, Turkey (Türkiye), 42020
        • KTO Karatay University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Older Adults

Description

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.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
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
Baseline
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.
Baseline
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.
Baseline
Dual Task Performance (Motor-Motor)
Time Frame: Baseline
Motor-motor performance by carrying a tray with water-filled cups while walking.
Baseline

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

KTO Karatay University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

February 7, 2026

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 24, 2026

Study Completion (Actual)

August 24, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 7, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 12, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

February 17, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

August 25, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 24, 2026

Last Verified

August 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • KaratayUH16

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

UNDECIDED

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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