UMIN-ICDS Clinical Trial
| Unique ID issued by UMIN | UMIN000062557 |
|---|---|
| Receipt number | R000071609 |
| Scientific Title | Immediate Effects of Walking on Mental and Cognitive Functions |
| Date of disclosure of the study information | 2026/08/12 |
| Last modified on | 2026/08/12 10:00:06 |
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Basic information
Public title
A Study of the Effects of Walking on Cognitive Function and Mood
Acronym
WALK-MIND Study
Scientific Title
Immediate Effects of Walking on Mental and Cognitive Functions
Scientific Title:Acronym
WALK-MIND Trial
Region
| Japan |
Condition
Condition
Cognitive function and mood in older adults
Classification by specialty
| Adult |
Classification by malignancy
Others
Genomic information
NO
Objectives
Narrative objectives1
To examine the immediate effects of walking on executive function and mood in community-dwelling older adults.
Basic objectives2
Efficacy
Basic objectives -Others
Trial characteristics_1
Trial characteristics_2
Developmental phase
Assessment
Primary outcomes
Change in executive function before and after walking, assessed using the Japanese version of the Trail Making Test (TMT-J) Part B immediately before and immediately after walking.
Key secondary outcomes
Change in mood before and after walking, assessed using the short form of the Profile of Mood States 2nd Edition (POMS 2) immediately before and immediately after walking.
Base
Study type
Interventional
Study design
Basic design
Parallel
Randomization
Randomized
Randomization unit
Individual
Blinding
Open -but assessor(s) are blinded
Control
Active
Stratification
Dynamic allocation
Institution consideration
Blocking
Concealment
Intervention
No. of arms
2
Purpose of intervention
Prevention
Type of intervention
| Behavior,custom |
Interventions/Control_1
Participants walk in an urban park for approximately 20 minutes in a single session. The walking intervention is performed once on the study day, accompanied by a research collaborator.
Interventions/Control_2
Participants walk on public roads surrounding the urban park for approximately 20 minutes in a single session. The walking intervention is performed once on the study day, accompanied by a research collaborator.
Interventions/Control_3
Interventions/Control_4
Interventions/Control_5
Interventions/Control_6
Interventions/Control_7
Interventions/Control_8
Interventions/Control_9
Interventions/Control_10
Eligibility
Age-lower limit
| 65 | years-old | <= |
Age-upper limit
| 85 | years-old | > |
Gender
Male and Female
Key inclusion criteria
Community-dwelling adults aged 65 to <85 years who are able to walk independently.
Key exclusion criteria
Individuals who possess a Physical Disability Certificate, Mental Disability Certificate, or Rehabilitation Certificate.
Target sample size
34
Research contact person
Name of lead principal investigator
| 1st name | Ichiro |
| Middle name | |
| Last name | Kutsuna |
Organization
Seijoh University
Division name
Faculty of Rehabilitation and Care
Zip code
476-8588
Address
2-172 Fukinodai, Tokai, Aichi, Japan
TEL
052-601-6000
ikutsuna@seijoh-u.ac.jp
Public contact
Name of contact person
| 1st name | Ichiro |
| Middle name | |
| Last name | Kutsuna |
Organization
Seijoh University
Division name
Faculty of Rehabilitation and Care
Zip code
476-8588
Address
2-172 Fukinodai, Tokai, Aichi, Japan
TEL
052-601-6000
Homepage URL
ikutsuna@seijoh-u.ac.jp
Sponsor or person
Institute
Seijoh University
Institute
Department
Personal name
Funding Source
Organization
Seijoh University
Organization
Division
Category of Funding Organization
Other
Nationality of Funding Organization
Other related organizations
Co-sponsor
Name of secondary funder(s)
IRB Contact (For public release)
Organization
Seijoh University Research Ethics Committee
Address
2-172 Fukinodai, Tokai, Aichi, Japan
Tel
052-601-6000
kenkyu-entry@seijoh-u.ac.jp
Secondary IDs
Secondary IDs
NO
Study ID_1
Org. issuing International ID_1
Study ID_2
Org. issuing International ID_2
IND to MHLW
Institutions
Institutions
Other administrative information
Date of disclosure of the study information
| 2026 | Year | 08 | Month | 12 | Day |
Related information
URL releasing protocol
Publication of results
Unpublished
Result
URL related to results and publications
Number of participants that the trial has enrolled
Results
Results date posted
Results Delayed
Results Delay Reason
Date of the first journal publication of results
Baseline Characteristics
Participant flow
Adverse events
Outcome measures
Plan to share IPD
IPD sharing Plan description
Progress
Recruitment status
Preinitiation
Date of protocol fixation
| 2026 | Year | 05 | Month | 19 | Day |
Date of IRB
Anticipated trial start date
| 2027 | Year | 10 | Month | 01 | Day |
Last follow-up date
| 2029 | Year | 03 | Month | 31 | Day |
Date of closure to data entry
Date trial data considered complete
Date analysis concluded
Other
Other related information
Management information
Registered date
| 2026 | Year | 08 | Month | 12 | Day |
Last modified on
| 2026 | Year | 08 | Month | 12 | Day |
Link to view the page
Value
https://center6.umin.ac.jp/cgi-open-bin/ctr_e/ctr_view.cgi?recptno=R000071609
