TelerehabilitationNCT07557667
Tele-Supervised Dual-Task Balance Training in Community-Dwelling Older Adults at Risk of Falls
A study testing Dual-task balance training program, delivered either via real-time video conferencing and Face to face intervension in people with Telerehabilitation and Gait Balance, run by Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University.
Trial summary
Dual-task training combines movement with cognitive tasks to improve gait, balance, and thinking. This study will compare tele-supervised versus onsite dual-task balance training in older adults at risk of falls. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 65 to 80 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Telerehabilitation, Gait Balance
- What is being tested?
- Dual-task balance training program, delivered either via real-time video conferencing and Face to face intervension
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 10 Sep 2026to 10 Feb 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
- sixty literate, community-dwelling older individuals (male and female) 65 years of age or older
- access to the internet at home (for participants in the tele-supervised group)
- fall risk defined as a Berg Balance Scale score ˂52 (out of a total of 56 points)
- at least one fall during the preceding year
- as well as the capacity to walk on one's own without the need for an assistive device.
Who cannot join
- Participants with neurological or musculoskeletal disorders (e.g., Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, orthopedic conditions)
- or severe sensory impairments that could interfere with participation or balance were excluded.
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: Efficacy of Tele-Supervised Dual-Task Balance Training on Gait, Balance, and Cognitive Function in Community-Dwelling Older Adults at Risk of Falls
Dual-task training combines movement with cognitive tasks to improve gait, balance, and thinking.
This study will compare tele-supervised versus onsite dual-task balance training in older adults at risk of falls.
Sixty participants aged 65+ will be randomly assigned to either remote or face-to-face training for 8 weeks.
Both groups will follow the same program, delivered via video calls or direct supervision.
Outcomes measures will include gait speed, balance, and cognition using the 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and Trail Making Test Part B (TMT-B).
- Conditions
- Telerehabilitation, Gait Balance
- Being tested
- Dual-task balance training program, delivered either via real-time video conferencing, Face to face intervension
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Dual-task balance training program, delivered either via real-time video conferencingOther
The tele-supervised group will perform sessions at home through Zoom Video Communications. Training will follow a fixed-priority strategy. Sessions will last 45 minutes. Each session will include: 5 minutes warm-up, 35 minutes dual-task training, and 5 minutes cool-down.
Face to face intervensionOther
The onsite group received the same dual-task balance training program, delivered face-to-face by a trained therapist at the physical therapy clinic, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, with a frequency and duration matched to the tele-supervised group.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Tele-supervised dual-task training group | Experimental | The tele-supervised group will perform sessions at home through Zoom Video Communications. Each participant will receive an initial session to set up the device, camera position, lighting, and sound. Therapists will provide real-time supervision and feedback in both groups. Delivery will occur via video calls for the tele group and in person for the onsite group. Training will follow a fixed-priority strategy. Participants will divide attention equally between motor and cognitive tasks. Sessions will last 45 minutes. They will be conducted three times per week for eight weeks. Each session will include: 5 minutes warm-up, 35 minutes dual-task training, 5 minutes cool-down Receives: Other: Dual-task balance training program, delivered either via real-time video conferencing |
| Onsite rehabilitation group | Experimental | The onsite group will receive the same dual-task balance training program, delivered face-to-face by a trained therapist at the physical therapy clinic, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, with a frequency and duration matched to the tele-supervised group. Receives: Other: Face to face intervension |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Balance assessment
The most well-known balance test for evaluating adult balance and fall risk is the Berg Balance Scale (BBS). The 14 items on the BBS have an ordinal scale of 0 to 4, totaling 56 points; a lower score denotes a higher risk of falling. Minimal function is represented by a score of 0, and maximal function is represented by a score of 4. It takes about twenty minutes to finish. The items are evaluated from the static position with increasing difficulty by decreasing the base of support to dynamic activities (Joa, 2024). BBS is reliable and valid in older individuals (Berg et al., 1992; Şahin et al., 2008).
Measured: 8 weeks
Gait speed
Gait speed will be measured using the 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT). A 14-meter walkway will be used, and participants will be asked to walk at their typical pace. The time will be recorded throughout the middle 10 meters to account for acceleration and deceleration. Meters per second will be used to measure walking speed; greater numbers denote superior performance. For assessing functional mobility in older persons, the 10MWT is a viable and trustworthy tool (Önal \& Kocaman, 2025).
Measured: 8 weeks
Cognitive function
The Trail Making Test Part B (TMT-B) assessed divided attention, executive function, cognitive flexibility, and visual attention. As fast as they can, participants will connect 25 circles that alternate between letters and numbers (1-A-2-B); shorter completion times indicate better performance. For older adults, TMT-B is valid and reliable (Tombaugh, 2004; Sánchez-Cubillo et al., 2009).
Measured: 8 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted29 Apr 2026
- Study start10 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion10 Jan 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion10 Feb 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (5)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for TelerehabilitationStudies 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
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, NADIA RADWAN, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07557667
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- No. RHPT/026/004
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 20 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 29 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Publications
Park JH. Is Dual-Task Training Clinically Beneficial to Improve Balance and Executive Function in Community-Dwelling Older Adults with a History of Falls? Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Aug 17;19(16):10198. doi: 10.3390/ijerph191610198.
PubMed 36011833Mou C, Jiang Y. Effect of dual task-based training on motor and cognitive function in stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trails. BMC Neurol. 2025 Jul 14;25(1):290. doi: 10.1186/s12883-025-04305-2.
PubMed 40660174• Chandran, V., & Smitha, D. (2021). Comparison of Single Task and Dual Task Balance Training on the Quality of Life of Elderly with Balance Impairment. Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy, 15(4).
•Balcı, L. A., Soğukkanlı, K., Burcu, S., & Hanoğlu, L. (2022). Effects of single-task, dual-task and successive physical-cognitive training on fall risk and balance performance in older adults: a randomized trial. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation, 9(1), 1-11.
Falbo S, Condello G, Capranica L, Forte R, Pesce C. Effects of Physical-Cognitive Dual Task Training on Executive Function and Gait Performance in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Biomed Res Int. 2016;2016:5812092. doi: 10.1155/2016/5812092. Epub 2016 Dec 8.
PubMed 28053985
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 29 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Efficacy of Tele-Supervised Dual-Task Balance Training on Gait, Balance, and Cognitive Function in Community-Dwelling Older Adults at Risk of Falls
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07557667
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- No. RHPT/026/004
- Conditions
- Telerehabilitation, Gait Balance
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 10 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 10 Jan 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 10 Feb 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 29 Apr 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.
Dual-task training combines movement with cognitive tasks to improve gait, balance, and thinking.
This study will compare tele-supervised versus onsite dual-task balance training in older adults at risk of falls.
Sixty participants aged 65+ will be randomly assigned to either remote or face-to-face training for 8 weeks.
Both groups will follow the same program, delivered via video calls or direct supervision.
Outcomes measures will include gait speed, balance, and cognition using the 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), and Trail Making Test Part B (TMT-B).
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Tele-supervised dual-task training group | Experimental | Other: Dual-task balance training program, delivered either via real-time video conferencingThe tele-supervised group will perform sessions at home through Zoom Video Communications. Each participant will receive an initial session to set up the device, camera position, lighting, and sound. Therapists will provide real-time supervision and feedback in both groups. Delivery will occur via video calls for the tele group and in person for the onsite group. Training will follow a fixed-priority strategy. Participants will divide attention equally between motor and cognitive tasks. Sessions will last 45 minutes. They will be conducted three times per week for eight weeks. Each session will include: 5 minutes warm-up, 35 minutes dual-task training, 5 minutes cool-down |
| Onsite rehabilitation group | Experimental | Other: Face to face intervensionThe onsite group will receive the same dual-task balance training program, delivered face-to-face by a trained therapist at the physical therapy clinic, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, with a frequency and duration matched to the tele-supervised group. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 65 to 80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- sixty literate, community-dwelling older individuals (male and female) 65 years of age or older
- access to the internet at home (for participants in the tele-supervised group)
- fall risk defined as a Berg Balance Scale score ˂52 (out of a total of 56 points)
- at least one fall during the preceding year
- as well as the capacity to walk on one's own without the need for an assistive device.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Participants with neurological or musculoskeletal disorders (e.g., Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, orthopedic conditions)
- or severe sensory impairments that could interfere with participation or balance were excluded.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dual-task balance training program, delivered either via real-time video conferencingThe tele-supervised group will perform sessions at home through Zoom Video Communications. Training will follow a fixed-priority strategy. Sessions will last 45 minutes. Each session will include: 5 minutes warm-up, 35 minutes dual-task training, and 5 minutes cool-down. | Other | Tele-supervised dual-task training group |
| Face to face intervensionThe onsite group received the same dual-task balance training program, delivered face-to-face by a trained therapist at the physical therapy clinic, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, with a frequency and duration matched to the tele-supervised group. | Other | Onsite rehabilitation group |
Primary outcome
Balance assessment
Time frame: 8 weeks
The most well-known balance test for evaluating adult balance and fall risk is the Berg Balance Scale (BBS). The 14 items on the BBS have an ordinal scale of 0 to 4, totaling 56 points; a lower score denotes a higher risk of falling. Minimal function is represented by a score of 0, and maximal function is represented by a score of 4. It takes about twenty minutes to finish. The items are evaluated from the static position with increasing difficulty by decreasing the base of support to dynamic activities (Joa, 2024). BBS is reliable and valid in older individuals (Berg et al., 1992; Şahin et al., 2008).
Gait speed
Time frame: 8 weeks
Gait speed will be measured using the 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT). A 14-meter walkway will be used, and participants will be asked to walk at their typical pace. The time will be recorded throughout the middle 10 meters to account for acceleration and deceleration. Meters per second will be used to measure walking speed; greater numbers denote superior performance. For assessing functional mobility in older persons, the 10MWT is a viable and trustworthy tool (Önal \& Kocaman, 2025).
Cognitive function
Time frame: 8 weeks
The Trail Making Test Part B (TMT-B) assessed divided attention, executive function, cognitive flexibility, and visual attention. As fast as they can, participants will connect 25 circles that alternate between letters and numbers (1-A-2-B); shorter completion times indicate better performance. For older adults, TMT-B is valid and reliable (Tombaugh, 2004; Sánchez-Cubillo et al., 2009).
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 29 Apr 2026.
- Background: PubMed 36011833Park JH. Is Dual-Task Training Clinically Beneficial to Improve Balance and Executive Function in Community-Dwelling Older Adults with a History of Falls? Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Aug 17;19(16):10198. doi: 10.3390/ijerph191610198.
- Background: PubMed 40660174Mou C, Jiang Y. Effect of dual task-based training on motor and cognitive function in stroke patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trails. BMC Neurol. 2025 Jul 14;25(1):290. doi: 10.1186/s12883-025-04305-2.
- Background• Chandran, V., & Smitha, D. (2021). Comparison of Single Task and Dual Task Balance Training on the Quality of Life of Elderly with Balance Impairment. Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy, 15(4).
- Background•Balcı, L. A., Soğukkanlı, K., Burcu, S., & Hanoğlu, L. (2022). Effects of single-task, dual-task and successive physical-cognitive training on fall risk and balance performance in older adults: a randomized trial. Journal of Exercise Therapy and Rehabilitation, 9(1), 1-11.
- Background: PubMed 28053985Falbo S, Condello G, Capranica L, Forte R, Pesce C. Effects of Physical-Cognitive Dual Task Training on Executive Function and Gait Performance in Older Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Biomed Res Int. 2016;2016:5812092. doi: 10.1155/2016/5812092. Epub 2016 Dec 8.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Dual-task balance training program, delivered either via real-time video conferencing and Face to face intervension in people with Telerehabilitation and Gait Balance, run by Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University.
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 5 inclusion and 2 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 29 Apr 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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 Nadia M Radwan, PHD (+966561728094, nadiaradwan18@yahoo.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Balance assessment (time frame: 8 weeks). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07557667, which also lists 5 linked publications.
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 29 Apr 2026.