Effect of Dual-Task Training on Gait Performance in Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.
J Am Med Dir AssocJul 20, 2026 (epub)
Clinical ResearchGeriatrics
Liang Ming Teo, Justin Chew, Noor Hafizah Bte Ismail et al.
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In 30 seconds
This pilot randomized controlled trial evaluated the effects of a virtual reality-based cognitive-motor dual-task training (CDTT) program on gait performance in 41 community-dwelling older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). The CDTT group demonstrated improvements in gait speed, step length, step time, and double-support time, with reductions in dual-task costs, maintained at 6-month follow-up.
Key findings
- The CDTT group showed improvements in gait speed, step length, step time, and double-support time post-intervention.
- Dual-task costs for gait parameters were reduced in the CDTT group after the intervention.
- Timed Up and Go scores improved in both cognitive training groups at the 6-month follow-up.
Why it matters
Improving gait performance and reducing dual-task costs in older adults with MCI can enhance mobility and reduce fall risk, which is crucial for maintaining independence in this population.