Cognitive Reserve and Post-Fatigue Recovery in Older Adults

Sponsor
Uşak University
Study ID
NCT07667985
Status
Recruiting
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Conditions

  • Aging
  • Cognitive Reserve
  • Fatigue
  • Mental Fatigue
  • Recovery of Function

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
65 Years - 90 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Study Details

As people grow older, it is common to experience a drop in physical stamina and memory functions. This can make recovering from daily physical and mental fatigue more difficult, which directly impacts an individual's independent daily life and overall quality of life. "Cognitive reserve" is a term that describes the brain's built-in resilience. Built over a lifetime through education, work, and social activities, a higher cognitive reserve acts like a buffer, helping the brain adapt to stress and aging. While research shows that a high cognitive reserve protects against conditions like dementia, we still do not fully understand how it helps older adults bounce back from normal, everyday physical and mental exhaustion. The goal of this study is to investigate how cognitive reserve levels influence how individuals aged 65 and older perceive their recovery after experiencing physical and mental fatigue. What the Study Involves The researchers will evaluate participants aged 65 and older to measure their baseline cognitive reserve levels. The study will look closely at how these levels affect the participants': Ability to cope with daily physical and mental fatigue. Need for rest and rest patterns. Time and ability to return to normal daily activities. Overall perception of their mental and physical recovery. Expected Outcome By understanding this relationship, the study aims to fill a gap in medical literature and help healthcare providers design better, more personalized rehabilitation and lifestyle support programs to improve the quality of life for older adults.

Key Dates

First listed
Jun 25, 2026
Start date
Jun 20, 2026
Status verified
Jun 2026
Primary completion
Sep 21, 2026
Completion
Sep 22, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment
400 participants (estimated)

Primary Outcome Measure

Cognitive Reserve Level [ Time Frame: Baseline ]

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