Physical Impairments in Elderly Individuals

Aging Disorder Clinical Trial

Official title:

Investigation of Dyspnea, Posture, Strength, Physical Activity, Functional Mobility and Balance in Elderly Individuals

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Not yet recruiting

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT06267625
• Other study ID #: Elderly Individuals
• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Start date: March 15, 2024
• Est. completion date: December 15, 2026

Study information

• Verified date: February 2024
• Source: Izmir Democracy University
• Contact: GÜLSAH BARGI, Assoc.Dr
• Phone: +90 232 299 0739
• Email: gulsahbargi35[@]gmail.com
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Observational

Clinical Trial Summary

There are no studies in the literature reporting the dyspnea, posture, strength, physical activity, functional mobility and balance in elderly individuals. The aims of this observational study are; 1) to evaluate dyspnea, posture, strength, physical activity, functional mobility and balance in elderly individuals, 2) to reveal the relationships between these parameters of research group.

Description:

The increase in the elderly population brings with it many health problems, especially in older ages. Rates of limitation and disability are increasing in elderly individuals due to chronic diseases. Many of these changes negatively affect their daily living activities. With aging, respiratory muscle strength and respiratory surface area decrease in the cardiopulmonary system. Respiration is negatively affected by the decrease in muscle strength. Postural correctness cannot be easily achieved in elderly individuals due to deterioration in bone, muscle and joint structures. Functional mobility and balance problems are observed with changes in postural control that occur with aging. There are not enough studies in the literature to clarify this issue that evalatues dyspnea, posture, strength, physical activity, functional mobility and balance in elderly individuals. Therefore, the aim of our study is to evaluate dyspnea, posture, strength, physical activity, functional mobility and balance in elderly individuals. Therefore, we aimed to clarify this gap.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Enrollment: 50
• Est. completion date: December 15, 2026
• Est. primary completion date: March 15, 2026
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: All
• Age group: 65 Years and older

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria for Elderly Individuals

• Being 65 years or older
• Volunteering to participate in the study
• Getting a score of 23 or higher on the Standardized Mini Mental State Test Exclusion Criteria for Elderly Individuals
• The participant has a cognitive, neurological or orthopedic disease that would affect the participant's ability to move independently and understand the questions.

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Aging Disorder

Intervention

Other:
• Physical Evaluations of individuals
Participants will be evaluated on posture, cough strength, functional mobility and hand grip strength.They will be asked to answer the Standardized Mini Mental Test, Modified Medical Research Council Scale, Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly, Berg Balance Scale. The data to be obtained from all these evaluations are planned to be collected face to face from the participants at once and within a maximum of 1 hour.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Turkey	Izmir Democracy University	Izmir

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Izmir Democracy University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Turkey, 

References & Publications (3)

Dindorf C, Konradi J, Wolf C, Taetz B, Bleser G, Huthwelker J, Werthmann F, Bartaguiz E, Kniepert J, Drees P, Betz U, Frohlich M. Classification and Automated Interpretation of Spinal Posture Data Using a Pathology-Independent Classifier and Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI). Sensors (Basel). 2021 Sep 21;21(18):6323. doi: 10.3390/s21186323. — View Citation

Kaulamo JT, Latti AM, Koskela HO. Recurrent Cough in the Elderly: A Forgotten Entity. Lung. 2023 Dec;201(6):545-553. doi: 10.1007/s00408-023-00654-2. Epub 2023 Nov 14. — View Citation

Silva CFR, Pegorari MS, Matos AP, Ohara DG. Dyspnea is associated with poor physical performance among community-dwelling older adults: a population-based cross-sectional study. Sao Paulo Med J. 2020 Mar;138(2):112-117. doi: 10.1590/1516-3180.2019.0428.R1.09122019. Epub 2020 Apr 9. — View Citation

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Dyspnea score	Dyspnea score will be obtained from the Modified Medical Research Council (MMRC) Scale. This scale is a five-item scale based on various physical activities that cause a feeling of shortness of breath (dyspnea). As the score an individual gets from the scale increases, the perception of shortness of breath also increases.	through study completion, an average of 1 year
Secondary	Posture score	Posture deviation will be determined according to the deviation score in the joint centers obtained by photographing the posture of the individuals and uploading them to the system. Posture assessment will be made with a mobile application based on the concept of postural analysis with artificial intelligence.	through study completion, an average of 1 year
Secondary	Cough strength	Cough strength will be evaluated using a PEFmeter.	through study completion, an average of 1 year
Secondary	Handgrip strength	Hand grip strength will be measured using the Jamar hand dynamometer.	through study completion, an average of 1 year
Secondary	Functional mobility score	Functional mobility will be evaluated with Chair Stand Test. Higher repetition numbers indicate better physical performance.	through study completion, an average of 1 year
Secondary	Physical activity score	Physical activity will be assessed using the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly. Participation in leisure activities, housework activities, and work-related activities are recorded. Higher score indicates better physical activity levels.	through study completion, an average of 1 year
Secondary	Functional Mobility score	Functional mobility and balance will be evaluated with Time Up and Go test. The test measures speed during many functional maneuvers such as standing, walking, turning and sitting.	through study completion, an average of 1 year
Secondary	Balance score	Balance will be assessed using Berg Balance Scale. The scale consists of 14 items. These items examine activities in which the support area gradually decreases and it becomes difficult to maintain the position.	through study completion, an average of 1 year
Secondary	Cognitive function score	Cognitive function will be assessed using the Standardized Mini Mental State Test. The maximum score is 30 points. Scores of 23 and lower indicate cognitive dysfunction, scores of 24 and above indicate normal cognitive level.	through study completion, an average of 1 year