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Gait and Cognitive Function in Relation to Foot Arch Structure in Older Adults

— Observational Gait Foot Biomechanics Cognitive Function

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What is being studied
The protocol lists: Observational Assessment.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Gait, Foot Biomechanics, Cognitive Function. Basic parameters: from 65 years · All.
What needs checking
Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
Where it takes place
Turkey (Türkiye)
Next step
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Official title

Relationship Between Foot Arch Structure, Spatiotemporal Gait Parameters, and Cognitive Function in Older Adults

Overview

This study aims to investigate the relationship between foot arch structure and spatiotemporal gait parameters and cognitive function in older adults. Foot arch integrity will be assessed using the Navicular Drop Test, and gait performance will be evaluated using the 10-Meter Walk Test. Cognitive-motor interaction will be examined through lower extremity reaction time using a light-based system. The study is designed as an observational cross-sectional analysis.

Interventions

  • Other Observational Assessment
    This is an observational study with no intervention. Participants will undergo assessments of foot arch structure, gait parameters, and cognitive-motor performance.

Primary outcome measures

  • Gait Speed (m/s) [Time frame: Baseline (single session)]
  • Cadence (steps/min) [Time frame: Baseline (single session)]
  • Step Length (m) [Time frame: Baseline (single session)]
  • Double Support Time (%) [Time frame: Baseline (single session)]
Secondary outcome measures (2)
  • Lower extremity reaction time [Time frame: Baseline (single session)]
  • Navicular Drop Test (mm) [Time frame: Baseline (single session)]

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria

  • Aged 65 years or older
  • Able to walk independently for at least 10 meters without assistive devices
  • Able to understand study procedures and provide informed consent
  • Having sufficient cognitive and physical capacity to comply with the assessment protocol

Exclusion criteria

  • Diagnosed neurological disorders affecting gait and motor control (e.g., stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis)
  • Diagnosed dementia or Alzheimer's disease, or Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score below 24
  • Severe visual or hearing impairment that cannot be corrected and may affect reaction time testing
  • History of major lower extremity or spinal surgery within the last 6 months Severe musculoskeletal conditions affecting gait (e.g., advanced osteoarthritis, severe pain, active inflammation, open wounds, or recent fractures in the lower extremity)
  • Presence of severe balance disorders (e.g., vertigo)

Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.

Healthy volunteers: Yes

Study design

Observational model
Case-crossover

Study locations

Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
  • Balikesir University — Balıkesir

Publications

  • Menz, H. B., Lord, S. R., & Fitzpatrick, R. C. (2003). Foot and ankle characteristics associated with impaired balance and increased fall risk in community-dwelling older people. The Journals of Gerontology Series A, 58(9), M846-M852. https://doi.org/10.1093/gerona/58.9.m846
  • Verghese J, Ayers E, Barzilai N, Bennett DA, Buchman AS, Holtzer R, Katz MJ, Lipton RB, Wang C. Motoric cognitive risk syndrome: Multicenter incidence study. Neurology. 2014 Dec 9;83(24):2278-84. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000001084. Epub 2014 Oct 31. PMID 25361778
  • Yogev-Seligmann G, Hausdorff JM, Giladi N. The role of executive function and attention in gait. Mov Disord. 2008 Feb 15;23(3):329-42; quiz 472. doi: 10.1002/mds.21720. PMID 18058946
  • Hausdorff JM. Gait variability: methods, modeling and meaning. J Neuroeng Rehabil. 2005 Jul 20;2:19. doi: 10.1186/1743-0003-2-19. PMID 16033650
  • Chen B, Hu S, Mu J, Wang Y. Evaluation of foot support characteristics in young and elderly adults by plantar measurements based on a three-partition distributed force platform. J Biomech. 2024 Aug;173:112247. doi: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2024.112247. Epub 2024 Jul 23. PMID 39053293
  • Bain KA, Kosik KB, Terada M, Gribble PA, Johnson NF. Contralateral thalamocortical connectivity is related to postural control in the uninvolved limb of older adults with history of ankle sprain. Gait Posture. 2024 Mar;109:115-119. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2024.01.015. Epub 2024 Jan 19. PMID 38295486
  • Arnold JB, Mackintosh S, Jones S, Thewlis D. Differences in foot kinematics between young and older adults during walking. Gait Posture. 2014 Feb;39(2):689-94. doi: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2013.09.021. Epub 2013 Oct 10. PMID 24183676

Identifiers

NCT: NCT07582367 · 2026/50

Primary sources (government registries)

View this study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗