AgingASFNCT07457996
Effects of Adapted Sports on Balance, Physical Function, and Cognitive Function in Older Adults
A study testing Adapted Sports Exercise Program in people with Aging and Balance, run by Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This randomized controlled study aims to investigate the effects of adapted sports exercises on balance, physical function, and cognitive function in older adults. Participants will be randomly assigned to an intervention group and a control group. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 60 to 85 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Aging, Balance, Functional Mobility
- What is being tested?
- Adapted Sports Exercise Program
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 140 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Feb 2026to Jun 2026
- 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 60 to 85 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- • Being 60 years of age or older
- Having the ability to speak and understand Turkish
- Being able to regularly attend at least 10 sessions during the 12-week intervention period
- Having no serious cardiovascular, neurological, orthopedic, systemic, or psychiatric diseases
- Having no cognitive or sensory impairment
- Obtaining physician approval indicating that participation in the adapted sports program does not pose a health risk
- Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study
- Agreeing to follow the study procedures and comply with the principle of continuity
Who cannot join
- Voluntary withdrawal from the study by the participant
- Failure to attend the intervention sessions for more than two consecutive weeks during the 12-week intervention period
- Inability to continue participation due to a health problem that develops during the intervention period
- Development of chronic diseases or use of medications during the study period that may affect the intervention
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University
Alanya, Antalya, 07450
About this study
This randomized controlled study aims to investigate the effects of adapted sports exercises on balance, physical function, and cognitive function in older adults. Participants will be randomly assigned to an intervention group and a control group. The intervention group will participate in a structured adapted sports exercise program, while the control group will maintain their usual daily activities. Balance, physical performance, and cognitive function will be assessed before and after the intervention period using standardized assessment tools. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to understanding the role of adapted physical activity in improving functional and cognitive health in older adults.
Read the detailed description
Aging is associated with declines in balance, physical function, and cognitive abilities, which may increase the risk of falls and reduce independence in daily life. Adapted sports and structured physical activity programs are considered effective strategies for maintaining functional capacity and cognitive health among older adults.
This randomized controlled study aims to examine the effects of an adapted sports exercise program on balance, physical function, and cognitive function in older individuals. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will participate in a supervised adapted sports exercise program designed to improve balance, coordination, strength, and functional mobility. The control group will continue their usual lifestyle without participating in the structured exercise program.
Outcome measures will include assessments of balance, physical performance, and cognitive function. Standardized measurement tools will be applied before and after the intervention period to evaluate changes in these parameters. The results of this study will provide evidence on the potential benefits of adapted sports activities for promoting healthy aging and improving functional and cognitive outcomes in older adults.
- Conditions
- Aging, Balance, Functional Mobility, Physical Function
- Being tested
- Adapted Sports Exercise Program
- Keywords
- older adults, adapted sports, Physical function, balance
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Adapted Sports Exercise ProgramBehavioural
Participants will take part in an adapted sports exercise program designed for older adults. The program will be conducted for 12 weeks, three times per week. Each session will last approximately 45-60 minutes and will include balance, coordination, strength, and mobility exercises. The exercises are adapted to the physical capacities of the participants and supervised by a qualified instructor.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Adapted Sports Exercise Group | Experimental | Participants in this group will take part in a 12-week adapted sports exercise program performed three times per week. The program will include structured physical activity sessions designed to improve balance, physical function, and cognitive performance in older adults. Receives: Behavioral: Adapted Sports Exercise Program |
| Control Group | No intervention | Participants in the control group will continue their usual daily activities and will not participate in the adapted sports exercise program during the study period. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Balance
Balance will be assessed using the Berg Balance Scale, a 14-item scale used to evaluate functional balance in older adults. Each item is scored from 0 to 4, and the total score ranges from 0 to 56, with higher scores indicating better balance performance.
Measured: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 12 weeks (post-intervention)
Secondary outcomes (1)
Mobility and Balance (Tinetti Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment)
Mobility and balance will be assessed using the Tinetti Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment, which evaluates gait and balance performance in older adults. The total score ranges from 0 to 28, with higher scores indicating better mobility and balance performance and lower fall risk.
Measured: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 12 weeks (post-intervention)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Mar 2026
- Study start15 Feb 2026
- Primary completionMay 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionJun 2026 (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
- Participants will be randomly assigned to either an adapted sports exercise group or a control group. The intervention group will participate in a structured adapted physical activity program, while the control group will continue their usual daily activities. Outcomes including balance, physical function, and cognitive function will be assessed before and after the intervention.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 140 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Cemile GÖK TEKİN, Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07457996
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- CGT-2026-01
- Acronym
- ASF
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 4 Mar 2026
- Last updated
- 10 Mar 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data will not be publicly shared due to ethical and privacy considerations. Data will be used only within the scope of the approved research protocol.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 10 Mar 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of Adapted Sports on Balance, Physical Function, and Cognitive Function in Older Adults
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07457996
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ASF / CGT-2026-01
- Conditions
- Aging, Balance, Functional Mobility, Physical Function
- Keywords
- older adults, adapted sports, Physical function, balance
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 140 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- May 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Jun 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 9 Mar 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 randomized controlled study aims to investigate the effects of adapted sports exercises on balance, physical function, and cognitive function in older adults. Participants will be randomly assigned to an intervention group and a control group. The intervention group will participate in a structured adapted sports exercise program, while the control group will maintain their usual daily activities. Balance, physical performance, and cognitive function will be assessed before and after the intervention period using standardized assessment tools. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to understanding the role of adapted physical activity in improving functional and cognitive health in older adults.
Detailed description
Aging is associated with declines in balance, physical function, and cognitive abilities, which may increase the risk of falls and reduce independence in daily life. Adapted sports and structured physical activity programs are considered effective strategies for maintaining functional capacity and cognitive health among older adults.
This randomized controlled study aims to examine the effects of an adapted sports exercise program on balance, physical function, and cognitive function in older individuals. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group will participate in a supervised adapted sports exercise program designed to improve balance, coordination, strength, and functional mobility. The control group will continue their usual lifestyle without participating in the structured exercise program.
Outcome measures will include assessments of balance, physical performance, and cognitive function. Standardized measurement tools will be applied before and after the intervention period to evaluate changes in these parameters. The results of this study will provide evidence on the potential benefits of adapted sports activities for promoting healthy aging and improving functional and cognitive outcomes in older adults.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Participants will be randomly assigned to either an adapted sports exercise group or a control group. The intervention group will participate in a structured adapted physical activity program, while the control group will continue their usual daily activities. Outcomes including balance, physical function, and cognitive function will be assessed before and after the intervention.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Adapted Sports Exercise Group | Experimental | Behavioral: Adapted Sports Exercise ProgramParticipants in this group will take part in a 12-week adapted sports exercise program performed three times per week. The program will include structured physical activity sessions designed to improve balance, physical function, and cognitive performance in older adults. |
| Control Group | No intervention | –Participants in the control group will continue their usual daily activities and will not participate in the adapted sports exercise program during the study period. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 60 to 85 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (8 listed)
- • Being 60 years of age or older
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Voluntary withdrawal from the study by the participant
- Failure to attend the intervention sessions for more than two consecutive weeks during the 12-week intervention period
- Inability to continue participation due to a health problem that develops during the intervention period
- Development of chronic diseases or use of medications during the study period that may affect the intervention
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adapted Sports Exercise ProgramParticipants will take part in an adapted sports exercise program designed for older adults. The program will be conducted for 12 weeks, three times per week. Each session will last approximately 45-60 minutes and will include balance, coordination, strength, and mobility exercises. The exercises are adapted to the physical capacities of the participants and supervised by a qualified instructor. | Behavioural | Adapted Sports Exercise Group |
Primary outcome
Balance
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 12 weeks (post-intervention)
Balance will be assessed using the Berg Balance Scale, a 14-item scale used to evaluate functional balance in older adults. Each item is scored from 0 to 4, and the total score ranges from 0 to 56, with higher scores indicating better balance performance.
1 secondary outcome
Mobility and Balance (Tinetti Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment)
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 12 weeks (post-intervention)
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 10 Mar 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be publicly shared due to ethical and privacy considerations. Data will be used only within the scope of the approved research protocol.
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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. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Adapted Sports Exercise Program in people with Aging and Balance, run by Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat 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 8 inclusion and 4 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 10 Mar 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?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Balance (time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention) and 12 weeks (post-intervention)). 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 10 Mar 2026.