AgingEXG-FOOTNCT07357662
Effects of Rehabilitative Exergame Training on Foot Muscle Activity, Balance, and Mobility in Older Adults
A study testing Exergame-based Balance and Foot Muscle Training and Conventional Functional Balance Training in people with Aging and Foot Muscle Dysfunction, run by Tarsus University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial. A total of 40 healthy older adults residing in private and public nursing homes and rehabilitation centers in Mersin will be enrolled. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group (Group 1) or the control group (Group 2). Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 65 to 80 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Aging, Foot Muscle Dysfunction, Sarcopenia
- What is being tested?
- Exergame-based Balance and Foot Muscle Training and Conventional Functional Balance Training
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 40 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Jun 2026to 30 Dec 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 65 to 80 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Aged 65 to 80 years
- Having a minimum of 5 years of formal education
- Ability to walk independently for at least 10 meters, with or without a walking aid if necessary
- Having sufficient cognitive function for communication and participation, defined as a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥26
Who cannot join
- Body mass index (BMI ≥30 kg/m²)
- Presence of central or peripheral nervous system disorders or use of medications that may affect balance
- History of vestibular pathology
- Lower extremity amputation, prior lower extremity surgery, or malignancy affecting the lower extremities
- Presence of moderate to severe congenital heart disease, coronary artery disease, or cerebrovascular disease
- Presence of visual, psychiatric, or cognitive impairments that could interfere with study participation or assessment procedures
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Veysel Alcan, Assos.Prof contact
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Fatma kübra çekok
Tarsus, Mersi̇n, 33400
Fatma ÇEKOK, 05434857545, kubracekok@tarsus.edu.tr
About this study
Official title: Evaluation of the Effects of Rehabilitative Exergame Exercises on Foot Muscle Activation, Balance, and Mobility in Older Adults Using Surface Electromyography and Postural Sway Measurements
This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial. A total of 40 healthy older adults residing in private and public nursing homes and rehabilitation centers in Mersin will be enrolled. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group (Group 1) or the control group (Group 2).
The intervention group will receive rehabilitative interactive game-based exercise training, while the control group will receive functional balance exercise training. Both groups will participate in exercise sessions three times per week, with each session lasting 40 minutes, over a period of 8 weeks.
Read more
Participants will undergo pre- and post-intervention assessments, including:
- clinical tests and measurements for cognitive, functional, and balance evaluation; ii) surface electromyography (sEMG) measurements recorded during the Functional Reach Test (FRT); and iii) biomechanical measurements obtained via integrated inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensors (accelerometer and gyroscope) and the Becure game board.
Electrophysiological and biomechanical data will be analyzed using statistical comparisons, correlation analyses, and regression models. Variables derived from time, frequency, and time-frequency domain analyses will be examined to identify potential sEMG and biomechanical biomarkers.
Read the detailed description
The increasing prevalence of sedentary lifestyles among older adults represents a major public health concern, as it accelerates age-related declines in physical mobility, muscle strength, postural control, and balance. These declines contribute to an increased risk of falls, highlighting the need for effective and innovative intervention strategies.
Rehabilitative interactive games (exergames) have emerged as a promising intervention by combining motor learning components, such as balance and functional mobility, with cognitive engagement. However, the effects of exergames on lower extremity functionality, balance performance, and their association with neuromuscular activity remain insufficiently understood.
This study adopts an innovative approach by employing surface electromyography (sEMG) to investigate electromyography-force relationships in trunk, leg, and foot muscles-an area that has received limited attention in the existing literature. While prior research has predominantly focused on traditional clinical assessments such as the Functional Reach Test (FRT) or ankle joint biomechanics, this study emphasizes the functional contribution of muscles involved in foot arch stabilization and toe control. This perspective aims to provide additional insight into the coordinated roles of foot, leg, and trunk musculature in balance and mobility.
The study will be conducted as a randomized controlled trial including 40 healthy older adults residing in nursing homes and rehabilitation centers in Mersin. Participants will be randomly allocated to either an intervention group receiving exergame-based exercise training or a control group receiving functional balance exercises. Both groups will complete 40-minute exercise sessions three times per week for a duration of eight weeks.
Pre- and post-intervention assessments will include:
- clinical tests and measurements evaluating cognitive, functional, and balance performance; ii) surface EMG recordings obtained during the Functional Reach Test to assess muscle activity of the trunk, thigh, leg, and foot; and iii) biomechanical data collected using force plates and integrated IMU sensors (accelerometers and gyroscopes) synchronized with the surface EMG system.
Collected data will be analyzed across time, frequency, and time-frequency domains to examine relationships between electrophysiological and biomechanical variables. Statistical analyses will include comparative analyses, correlation analyses, and regression models to identify potential electrophysiological and biomechanical biomarkers associated with balance performance and exercise-related outcomes.
- Being tested
- Exergame-based Balance and Foot Muscle Training, Conventional Functional Balance Training
- Keywords
- older adults, physical activity, interactive computer games, biomarkers, electrophysiology, biomedical signal processing, Older adults, Biomedical signal processing, Physical activity
- Medical subject headings
- Sarcopenia, Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Exergame-based Balance and Foot Muscle TrainingOther
The interventions will carried out two days a week and 40 minutes, for eight weeks.
Conventional Functional Balance TrainingOther
he interventions will carried out two days a week and 40 minutes, for eight weeks.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Exergame-based Balance and Foot Muscle Training | Experimental | Participants in the intervention group will undergo an 8-week supervised exercise program, consisting of 40-minute sessions performed two times per week. Each session will include a 5-minute warm-up, followed by the main exergame-based balance and foot muscle training, and a 5-minute cool-down period. The exercises will focus on improving postural control, foot muscle activation, balance, and mobility using rehabilitative exergame applications. Receives: Other: Exergame-based Balance and Foot Muscle Training |
| Functional balance training | Active comparator | Participants in the control group will receive an 8-week supervised functional balance training program, consisting of 40-minute sessions performed two times per week. Each session will include a 5-minute warm-up, followed by 30 minutes of conventional functional balance exercises (such as static and dynamic standing balance, weight shifting, step training, and postural stabilization tasks), and a 5-minute cool-down period. Receives: Other: Conventional Functional Balance Training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Standardized Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE).
The Standardized Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) is a widely used, brief cognitive screening tool adapted from the original Mini-Mental State Examination. It evaluates global cognitive function across several domains, including orientation, attention, immediate and delayed memory, language, and visuospatial abilities. The total score ranges from 0 to 30, with lower scores indicating greater cognitive impairment. The SMMSE is administered face-to-face and typically requires 5-10 minutes to complete. In this study, the SMMSE is used to screen cognitive eligibility and ensure participants have sufficient cognitive capacity to follow instructions and provide informed consent.
Measured: Baseline (Pre-intervention assessment, Week 0)
Surface EMG Frequency-Domain Parameters During Functional Reach Test
Surface EMG Frequency-Domain Parameters During Functional Reach Test
Description:
Frequency-domain characteristics of the surface EMG signal will be analyzed during the Functional Reach Test to evaluate neuromuscular activation patterns. Parameters such as median frequency and mean frequency will be extracted to assess muscle activation characteristics.
Unit of Measure:
Hertz (Hz)
Time Frame:
Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
Measured: baseline and 8 weeks later
Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)
The Timed Up and Go (TUG) test is one of the most commonly used clinical tools for the assessment of balance and gait and is recommended by clinical practice guidelines for evaluating fall risk (Bohannon, 2006). This relatively simple assessment measures the time required for an individual to stand up from a chair, walk 3 meters, turn, return to the chair, and sit down, with the total duration recorded in seconds. A cut-off value of 14 seconds has been suggested to indicate increased fall risk.
In the Cognitive Timed Up and Go test (TUG-cognitive), participants are additionally instructed to count backward by threes as quickly and safely as possible, starting from a randomly selected number between 20 and 100, while performing the motor task. A cognitive task duration of ≥15 seconds has been reported to predict backward falls with an accuracy of 87%.
Measured: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (8 Week )
Electrophysiological Measurements Using Surface EMG
Surface EMG Muscle Activation During Functional Reach Test
Description:
Surface electromyography (sEMG) will be used to assess neuromuscular activation of trunk and lower extremity muscles during the Functional Reach Test. Muscle activation will be quantified using amplitude-based parameters derived from the sEMG signal, including root mean square (RMS) values.
Unit of Measure:
Microvolts (µV), RMS
Time Frame:
Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
Measured: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
Center of Pressure (CoP) Displacement
Center of pressure displacement will be measured using the Sensormedica platform to assess postural control. Anterior-posterior and medial-lateral CoP displacement will be analyzed during balance tasks.Unit of Measure:
Millimeters (mm) or centimeters (cm)
Measured: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
Postural Sway Parameters
Postural sway characteristics, including CoP path length and CoP velocity, will be assessed during static and dynamic balance tasks using the Sensormedica system.Unit of Measure:
Centimeters (cm), centimeters per second (cm/s)
Measured: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
Lower Extremity Load Symmetry
Load symmetry between the lower extremities will be evaluated during balance tasks using plantar pressure data obtained from the Sensormedica system.
Unit of Measure:
Percentage (%)
Measured: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
Secondary outcomes (3)
Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test
The Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest) is a clinical assessment tool primarily focused on evaluating dynamic balance. It is widely used to assess balance impairment and fall risk. The scale consists of 14 task items, representing the four major balance control systems derived from the original BESTest: anticipatory postural adjustments, reactive postural control, sensory orientation, and dynamic gait stability.
The test includes functional tasks such as standing, rising onto the toes, single-leg stance, forward, backward, and lateral reactive stepping responses, gait speed changes, head turns during walking, obstacle negotiation, and timed walking tasks performed on foam surfaces and inclined surfaces with eyes closed, as well as walking with changes in gait pattern. Higher scores indicate better dynamic balance performance.
Measured: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
Lower Extremity Muscle Strength (MicroFET 2 Handheld Dynamometer)
Lower extremity muscle strength in older adults will be assessed using the MicroFET 2 Handheld Dynamometer . Muscle strength is defined as the maximum voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) achieved under standardized testing conditions. For each muscle group, participants will perform three maximal voluntary contractions. During each trial, force will be gradually increased over 2 seconds and then maintained at the maximal level for 3 seconds. The highest recorded value will be used for analysis.
The following muscle groups will be tested:
- Knee extensor strength: Measured in the sitting position with the knee joint in extension.
- Knee flexor strength: Measured in the prone position with the knee joint in flexion.
- Ankle dorsiflexor strength: Measured in the sitting position with the ankle in dorsiflexion.
- Ankle plantar flexor strength: Measured in the sitting position with the ankle in plantar flexion.
Measured: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8
Four Square Step Test (FSST)
The test assesses dynamic balance. As a clinical assessment, it is reliable and valid in older adults, easy to administer and score, quick to perform, requires minimal space, and does not require specialized equipment. Owing to its evaluation of movement in four directions and the inclusion of low-height obstacles (2.5 cm), it is considered a unique assessment tool (Dite \& Temple, 2002).
Measured: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Jan 2026
- Study start1 Jun 2026
- Primary completion30 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Dec 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for AgingStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- randomized controlled trial
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Tarsus University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Fatma Kübra ÇEKOK, Tarsus University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07357662
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Tarsus U
- Acronym
- EXG-FOOT
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 12 Jan 2026
- Last updated
- 11 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 11 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluation of the Effects of Rehabilitative Exergame Exercises on Foot Muscle Activation, Balance, and Mobility in Older Adults Using Surface Electromyography and Postural Sway Measurements
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07357662
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- EXG-FOOT / Tarsus U
- Keywords
- older adults, physical activity, interactive computer games, biomarkers, electrophysiology, biomedical signal processing, Older adults, Biomedical signal processing, Physical activity
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 40 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Tarsus UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Dec 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 22 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial. A total of 40 healthy older adults residing in private and public nursing homes and rehabilitation centers in Mersin will be enrolled. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group (Group 1) or the control group (Group 2).
The intervention group will receive rehabilitative interactive game-based exercise training, while the control group will receive functional balance exercise training. Both groups will participate in exercise sessions three times per week, with each session lasting 40 minutes, over a period of 8 weeks.
Participants will undergo pre- and post-intervention assessments, including:
- clinical tests and measurements for cognitive, functional, and balance evaluation; ii) surface electromyography (sEMG) measurements recorded during the Functional Reach Test (FRT); and iii) biomechanical measurements obtained via integrated inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensors (accelerometer and gyroscope) and the Becure game board.
Electrophysiological and biomechanical data will be analyzed using statistical comparisons, correlation analyses, and regression models. Variables derived from time, frequency, and time-frequency domain analyses will be examined to identify potential sEMG and biomechanical biomarkers.
Detailed description
The increasing prevalence of sedentary lifestyles among older adults represents a major public health concern, as it accelerates age-related declines in physical mobility, muscle strength, postural control, and balance. These declines contribute to an increased risk of falls, highlighting the need for effective and innovative intervention strategies.
Rehabilitative interactive games (exergames) have emerged as a promising intervention by combining motor learning components, such as balance and functional mobility, with cognitive engagement. However, the effects of exergames on lower extremity functionality, balance performance, and their association with neuromuscular activity remain insufficiently understood.
This study adopts an innovative approach by employing surface electromyography (sEMG) to investigate electromyography-force relationships in trunk, leg, and foot muscles-an area that has received limited attention in the existing literature. While prior research has predominantly focused on traditional clinical assessments such as the Functional Reach Test (FRT) or ankle joint biomechanics, this study emphasizes the functional contribution of muscles involved in foot arch stabilization and toe control. This perspective aims to provide additional insight into the coordinated roles of foot, leg, and trunk musculature in balance and mobility.
The study will be conducted as a randomized controlled trial including 40 healthy older adults residing in nursing homes and rehabilitation centers in Mersin. Participants will be randomly allocated to either an intervention group receiving exergame-based exercise training or a control group receiving functional balance exercises. Both groups will complete 40-minute exercise sessions three times per week for a duration of eight weeks.
Pre- and post-intervention assessments will include:
- clinical tests and measurements evaluating cognitive, functional, and balance performance; ii) surface EMG recordings obtained during the Functional Reach Test to assess muscle activity of the trunk, thigh, leg, and foot; and iii) biomechanical data collected using force plates and integrated IMU sensors (accelerometers and gyroscopes) synchronized with the surface EMG system.
Collected data will be analyzed across time, frequency, and time-frequency domains to examine relationships between electrophysiological and biomechanical variables. Statistical analyses will include comparative analyses, correlation analyses, and regression models to identify potential electrophysiological and biomechanical biomarkers associated with balance performance and exercise-related outcomes.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- randomized controlled trial
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Exergame-based Balance and Foot Muscle Training | Experimental | Other: Exergame-based Balance and Foot Muscle TrainingParticipants in the intervention group will undergo an 8-week supervised exercise program, consisting of 40-minute sessions performed two times per week. Each session will include a 5-minute warm-up, followed by the main exergame-based balance and foot muscle training, and a 5-minute cool-down period. The exercises will focus on improving postural control, foot muscle activation, balance, and mobility using rehabilitative exergame applications. |
| Functional balance training | Active comparator | Other: Conventional Functional Balance TrainingParticipants in the control group will receive an 8-week supervised functional balance training program, consisting of 40-minute sessions performed two times per week. Each session will include a 5-minute warm-up, followed by 30 minutes of conventional functional balance exercises (such as static and dynamic standing balance, weight shifting, step training, and postural stabilization tasks), and a 5-minute cool-down period. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 65 to 80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Aged 65 to 80 years
- Having a minimum of 5 years of formal education
- Ability to walk independently for at least 10 meters, with or without a walking aid if necessary
- Having sufficient cognitive function for communication and participation, defined as a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥26
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Body mass index (BMI ≥30 kg/m²)
- Presence of central or peripheral nervous system disorders or use of medications that may affect balance
- History of vestibular pathology
- Lower extremity amputation, prior lower extremity surgery, or malignancy affecting the lower extremities
- Presence of moderate to severe congenital heart disease, coronary artery disease, or cerebrovascular disease
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Exergame-based Balance and Foot Muscle TrainingThe interventions will carried out two days a week and 40 minutes, for eight weeks. | Other | Exergame-based Balance and Foot Muscle Training |
| Conventional Functional Balance Traininghe interventions will carried out two days a week and 40 minutes, for eight weeks. | Other | Functional balance training |
Primary outcome
Standardized Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE).
Time frame: Baseline (Pre-intervention assessment, Week 0)
The Standardized Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE) is a widely used, brief cognitive screening tool adapted from the original Mini-Mental State Examination. It evaluates global cognitive function across several domains, including orientation, attention, immediate and delayed memory, language, and visuospatial abilities. The total score ranges from 0 to 30, with lower scores indicating greater cognitive impairment. The SMMSE is administered face-to-face and typically requires 5-10 minutes to complete. In this study, the SMMSE is used to screen cognitive eligibility and ensure participants have sufficient cognitive capacity to follow instructions and provide informed consent.
Surface EMG Frequency-Domain Parameters During Functional Reach Test
Time frame: baseline and 8 weeks later
Surface EMG Frequency-Domain Parameters During Functional Reach Test Description: Frequency-domain characteristics of the surface EMG signal will be analyzed during the Functional Reach Test to evaluate neuromuscular activation patterns. Parameters such as median frequency and mean frequency will be extracted to assess muscle activation characteristics. Unit of Measure: Hertz (Hz) Time Frame: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (8 Week )
The Timed Up and Go (TUG) test is one of the most commonly used clinical tools for the assessment of balance and gait and is recommended by clinical practice guidelines for evaluating fall risk (Bohannon, 2006). This relatively simple assessment measures the time required for an individual to stand up from a chair, walk 3 meters, turn, return to the chair, and sit down, with the total duration recorded in seconds. A cut-off value of 14 seconds has been suggested to indicate increased fall risk. In the Cognitive Timed Up and Go test (TUG-cognitive), participants are additionally instructed to count backward by threes as quickly and safely as possible, starting from a randomly selected number between 20 and 100, while performing the motor task. A cognitive task duration of ≥15 seconds has been reported to predict backward falls with an accuracy of 87%.
Electrophysiological Measurements Using Surface EMG
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
Surface EMG Muscle Activation During Functional Reach Test Description: Surface electromyography (sEMG) will be used to assess neuromuscular activation of trunk and lower extremity muscles during the Functional Reach Test. Muscle activation will be quantified using amplitude-based parameters derived from the sEMG signal, including root mean square (RMS) values. Unit of Measure: Microvolts (µV), RMS Time Frame: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
Center of Pressure (CoP) Displacement
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
Center of pressure displacement will be measured using the Sensormedica platform to assess postural control. Anterior-posterior and medial-lateral CoP displacement will be analyzed during balance tasks.Unit of Measure: Millimeters (mm) or centimeters (cm)
Postural Sway Parameters
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
Postural sway characteristics, including CoP path length and CoP velocity, will be assessed during static and dynamic balance tasks using the Sensormedica system.Unit of Measure: Centimeters (cm), centimeters per second (cm/s)
Lower Extremity Load Symmetry
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
Load symmetry between the lower extremities will be evaluated during balance tasks using plantar pressure data obtained from the Sensormedica system. Unit of Measure: Percentage (%)
3 secondary outcomes
Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
Lower Extremity Muscle Strength (MicroFET 2 Handheld Dynamometer)
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8
Four Square Step Test (FSST)
Time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 8)
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 11 Aug 2026.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Veysel Alcan, Assos.Prof contact
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Exergame-based Balance and Foot Muscle Training and Conventional Functional Balance Training in people with Aging and Foot Muscle Dysfunction, run by Tarsus University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 Aug 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact FATMA Kübra ÇEKOK, Asst.Prof (05434857545, kubracekok@tarsus.edu.tr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Standardized Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE). (time frame: Baseline (Pre-intervention assessment, Week 0)). The study lists 7 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 11 Aug 2026.