Physical Impairments in Elderly Individuals

February 12, 2024 updated by: Gulsah Bargi, Izmir Democracy University

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

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.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed 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.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

50

Contacts and Locations

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

Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

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

  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

At least 50 individuals aged 65 and over will be included

Description

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.

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

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Elderly Individuals
This group will consist of individuals aged 65 and over
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.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Dyspnea score
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
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 Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Posture score
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
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
Cough strength
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Cough strength will be evaluated using a PEFmeter.
through study completion, an average of 1 year
Handgrip strength
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Hand grip strength will be measured using the Jamar hand dynamometer.
through study completion, an average of 1 year
Functional mobility score
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
Functional mobility will be evaluated with Chair Stand Test. Higher repetition numbers indicate better physical performance.
through study completion, an average of 1 year
Physical activity score
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
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
Functional Mobility score
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
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
Balance score
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
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
Cognitive function score
Time Frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year
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

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Izmir Democracy University

Investigators

  • Study Director: GÜLŞAH BARĞI, Assoc.Dr, Izmir Democracy University
  • Principal Investigator: ESRA SUDE AKIN, BSc, Izmir Democracy University
  • Principal Investigator: ÖZLEM ÇİNAR ÖZDEMİR, Assoc.Dr, Izmir Democracy 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 (Estimated)

March 15, 2024

Primary Completion (Estimated)

March 15, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 15, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 12, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 12, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

February 20, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

February 20, 2024

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 12, 2024

Last Verified

February 1, 2024

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • Elderly Individuals

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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