Muscle Quality, Fall Concern and Lower Extremity Functionality in Older Women

Old Age; Debility Clinical Trial

Official title:

Does Poor Muscle Quality in Older Women Affect Fall Concern and Lower Extremity Functionality?

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT05758792
• Other study ID #: 60116787-020/71654
• Status: Completed
• Start date: January 20, 2021
• Est. completion date: August 26, 2022

Study information

• Verified date: March 2023
• Source: Pamukkale University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Observational

Clinical Trial Summary

The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of muscle quality on fear of fall, and lower extremity functionality in older women. The differences between muscle quality, fear of falling and lower extremity functionality in the elderly male and female participating in the study were investigated. Older women had worse muscle quality, higher fall concern and less lower extremity functionality than older men.

Description:

The effects of muscle quality and lower extremity functionality, and fear of falling in older women are not well-known compared to older men in the same age group. The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of muscle quality on lower extremity functionality and fear of falling in older women. 168 age-matched older adults participated in the study. The muscle quality Index, fear of fall, and lower extremity functionality were evaluated. The results of older women and men were compared.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 168
• Est. completion date: August 26, 2022
• Est. primary completion date: August 30, 2021
• Gender: All
• Age group: 65 Years to 85 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being 65 years old or older
• Having no neurological, orthopedic, communicational,
• Mental disability that affects the evaluations.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Incomplete data and older adults not agreeing to participate in the study.

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Age-Related Sarcopenia
• Frailty
• Old Age; Debility
• Sarcopenia

Intervention

Other:
• Muscle Quality Index
Evaluations are applied to older adults to compare the results of muscle quality.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Turkey	Pamukkale University	Denizli	Pamukkale

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Pamukkale University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Turkey, 

References & Publications (3)

Binkley JM, Stratford PW, Lott SA, Riddle DL. The Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS): scale development, measurement properties, and clinical application. North American Orthopaedic Rehabilitation Research Network. Phys Ther. 1999 Apr;79(4):371-83. — View Citation

Fragala MS, Fukuda DH, Stout JR, Townsend JR, Emerson NS, Boone CH, Beyer KS, Oliveira LP, Hoffman JR. Muscle quality index improves with resistance exercise training in older adults. Exp Gerontol. 2014 May;53:1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.exger.2014.01.027. Epub 2 — View Citation

Gadelha AB, Neri SGR, Nobrega OT, Pereira JC, Bottaro M, Fonseca A, Lima RM. Muscle quality is associated with dynamic balance, fear of falling, and falls in older women. Exp Gerontol. 2018 Apr;104:1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.exger.2018.01.003. Epub 2018 Jan 9. N — View Citation

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Muscle Quality Index	Muscle Quality Index scored is calculated through anthropometric measurements of older adults. The muscle quality depends on the formula as follows: MQI (Watts) = ((Leg length×0.4)×Body mass×gravity ×10)/ Five Times Sit To Stand.	6 months
Primary	Lower Extremity Functional Scale	LEFS presents 20 questions about daily living activities. The questionnaire was developed to assess lower extremity functionality and can be used in older adults.The minimum and maximum total score ranges from 0 to 80. High scores show high functional status.	6 months
Primary	International Fall Efficiency Scale	The scale consist of items about fall concern during daily living activities. The minimum and maximum total score ranges from 16 to 64. High scores represents high fall concern.	6 months