How Thinking, Movement, and Pain Connect in Older Adults
What is this trial?
This completed study examined how thinking ability, physical strength, and pain levels relate to each other in older adults living independently in their communities. Researchers tested participants' memory, attention, muscle strength, balance, and pain to understand how these three areas of health are connected.
As people age, changes in thinking ability, physical strength, and pain can all happen together, but doctors don't fully understand how they're connected. This study gathered information to help develop better ways to prevent serious conditions like dementia and muscle loss in older adults.
What participation looks like
Participants visited the study site and underwent testing of their thinking skills (like memory and attention), physical abilities (such as muscle strength and balance), and pain levels. The study gathered this information all at one time point to look for patterns and connections between these three health areas.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Apr 17, 2026 · Not medical advice
Trial locations(1 site)
South Korea