Tokyo, Oct. 13 -- UMIN Clinical Trials Registry (UMIN-CTR) received information related to the study (UMIN000063216) titled 'Changes in indicators of slip- and trip-related fall risk during walking in relation to aging, cognitive load, and cognitive fatigue' on Oct. 13.

Study Type: Observational

Primary Sponsor: Institute - Tohoku University

Condition: Condition - Health adults Classification by malignancy - Others Genomic information - NO

Objective: Narrative objectives1 - This study aims to determine the effects of cognitive load and cognitive fatigue on the required coefficient of friction, minimum toe clearance, and spatiotemporal gait parameters during straight walking and turning in healthy young and older adults, and to examine how aging, cognitive load, and cognitive fatigue affect indicators of slip- and trip-related fall risk during walking. Basic objectives2 - Others

Eligibility: Age-lower limit - 18 years-old <= Age-upper limit - Not applicable Gender - Male and Female Key inclusion criteria - Individuals who have received an explanation of the study and provided written informed consent to participate. Young adults aged 18-39 years or older adults aged 60 years or above. Individuals who can walk independently in daily life without using walking aids such as a cane. Individuals who can independently and safely perform the straight walking, step turns, and spin turns required in this study. Individuals who can understand the study procedures and the experimenter's instructions and perform the serial subtraction-by-seven task and the Psychomotor Vigilance Task. Individuals deemed eligible to participate in this study by the principal investigator or a co-investigator. Key exclusion criteria - Individuals with neurological or musculoskeletal diseases or other conditions that affect walking. Individuals with pain or injuries that affect walking. Individuals who have difficulty safely performing the walking tests due to severe cardiovascular diseases or other conditions. Individuals who have difficulty performing the study tasks due to visual or hearing impairments or other conditions. Individuals who have difficulty understanding the study procedures or performing the cognitive tasks due to cognitive impairment. Individuals otherwise deemed unsuitable for participation in this study by the principal investigator or a co-investigator. Target Size - 60

Recruitment Status: Recruitment status - Preinitiation Date of protocol fixation - 2026 Year 09 Month 30 Day Anticipated trial start date - 2026 Year 11 Month 01 Day Last follow-up date - 2028 Year 12 Month 30 Day

To know more, visit https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000072351

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