Mask Usage and Physical Performance During COVID-19 Pandemic in Geriatrics

March 26, 2021 updated by: Büşra Alkan, KTO Karatay University

Use of Surgical Masks in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Does it Affect Physical Performance in Geriatrics?

In the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of masks in daily life has become an important issue. The most important measure taken to prevent contagion is the use of masks. The aim of the study is to determine the effects of surgical masks used in every moment of life on physical performance in elderly individuals.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Physical performance measurements were carried out by a physiotherapist using the Senior Fitness Test (SFT). Participants were informed about the procedure of the test. All participants performed two evaluation sessions by the SFT with and without using a surgical mask. The participants were randomly selected to perform the test whether with or without the surgical mask at first. The sessions were held at least 24 hours apart to prevent fatigue.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

46

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Turkey
    • Karatay
      • Konya, Karatay, Turkey, 42030
        • KTO Karatay University

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

65 years to 85 years (Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Healthy individuals over the age of 65

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • geriatrics who had a score of ≥24 in the Mini Mental Test
  • which evaluates the cognitive levels of individuals over the age of 65
  • who were sufficient to perform physical function tests
  • who had not been diagnosed with COVID-19 before

Exclusion Criteria:

  • participants with severe respiratory disease (tuberculosis, severe COPD or bronchiectasis),
  • uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmia, unstable angina, heart failure, severe kidney disease, neurological disorders that could cause consciousness change
  • whose disease could not be controlled with medication

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Other
  • Time Perspectives: Cross-Sectional

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
One group
Physical performance was evaluated with the Senior Fitness Test in one group of geriatric individuals.
Diagnostic test: Senior Fitness Test
Senior Fitness Test, simple and easy to use, was used to evaluate physical performance.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Senior Fitness Test-Arm Curl
Time Frame: Baseline
Upper extremity strength
Baseline
Senior Fitness Test-Chair Stand Up and Sitting
Time Frame: Baseline
Dynamic balance
Baseline
Senior Fitness Test-Chair Sit and Reach
Time Frame: Baseline
Lower extremity flexibility
Baseline
Senior Fitness Test-Back Scratch
Time Frame: Baseline
Upper extremity flexibility
Baseline
Senior Fitness Test-Eight Foot Up and Go
Time Frame: Baseline
Dynamic agility
Baseline
Senior Fitness Test-Two-Minute Step Test
Time Frame: Baseline
Aerobic endurance
Baseline

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

KTO Karatay University

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Rıdvan Aktan, Izmir University of Economics
  • Study Chair: Özlem Akkoyun Sert, KTO Karatay University
  • Study Chair: Melike Akdam, KTO Karatay University
  • Study Chair: Buse Kılınç, KTO Karatay University
  • Study Chair: Sevgi Özalevli, Dokuz Eylul University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

September 10, 2020

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 30, 2020

Study Completion (Actual)

February 17, 2021

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

March 24, 2021

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 24, 2021

First Posted (Actual)

March 26, 2021

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 1, 2021

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 26, 2021

Last Verified

March 1, 2021

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • KaratayU4

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

No

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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