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

March 6, 2023 updated by: Güzin Kara, Pamukkale University

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

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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed 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.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

168

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
    • Pamukkale
      • Denizli, Pamukkale, Turkey, 20160
        • Pamukkale 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

N/A

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Age-matched older men and women were included in the study.

Description

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.

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

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Muscle Quality Index
Time Frame: 6 months
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
Lower Extremity Functional Scale
Time Frame: 6 months
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
International Fall Efficiency Scale
Time Frame: 6 months
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

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Pamukkale University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Güzin Kara Çakıcı, PhD, Pamukkale University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

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)

January 20, 2021

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 30, 2021

Study Completion (Actual)

August 26, 2022

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 25, 2022

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 6, 2023

First Posted (Estimate)

March 7, 2023

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

March 7, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 6, 2023

Last Verified

March 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 60116787-020/71654

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

There is no plan to make individual participant data.

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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