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Comparison of Physical Performance, Balance, and Functional Mobility Parameters According to Walking Speed in Geriatric Individuals

25. april 2026 oppdatert av: Gulfidan Tokgoz, Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Comparison of Physical Performance, Balance, and Functional Mobility Parameters According to Walking Speed Threshold Values in Geriatric Individuals

The aim of this study is to examine the determining role of walking speed on physical performance parameters in individuals aged 65 and over. The study aims to compare flexibility, lower extremity muscle strength (5-count sit-stand test), static balance (single-leg balance), upper extremity muscle strength (hand grip), dynamic balance (FUT), functional mobility (TUG), and stair climbing/climbing skills in individuals with walking speeds of 0.4-0.8 m/s (limited community mobility) and above 0.8 m/s (independent community mobility).

Studieoversikt

Status

Har ikke rekruttert ennå

Forhold

Intervensjon / Behandling

Detaljert beskrivelse

Although the relationships between walking speed and individual physical parameters have been studied in the geriatric literature, comprehensive analyses comparing multidimensional parameters such as flexibility, static-dynamic balance, hand grip strength, and stair activity performance in groups separated according to walking speed threshold values (0.4-0.8 m/s and >0.8 m/s) are needed. This study aims to identify which physical components show the most significant deficits when walking speed decreases, thereby providing a scientific basis for clinical assessment processes and personalized preventive rehabilitation programs.

Studietype

Observasjonsmessig

Registrering (Antatt)

76

Kontakter og plasseringer

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Studiekontakt

Studiesteder

  • Tyrkia (Türkiye)
      • Balıkesir, Tyrkia (Türkiye)
        • Balıkesir University
        • Ta kontakt med:
        • Underetterforsker:
          • Bilal Katipoğlu, Assoc. Prof. Dr.
        • Ta kontakt med:
          • Nilay ARMAN, Assoc. Prof. Dr.
          • Telefonnummer: +905534558707
        • Underetterforsker:
          • Saime Nilay Arman, Assoc. Prof. Dr.

Deltakelseskriterier

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  • Eldre voksen

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Ja

Prøvetakingsmetode

Sannsynlighetsprøve

Studiepopulasjon

Geriatric individuals aged 65 and over who meet the inclusion criteria for the study.

Beskrivelse

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Being 65 years of age or older
  • Being able to perform walking functions
  • Having sufficient mobility to perform the physical performance tests included in the research, such as 5 sit-stand tests, TUG (Trip and Go) tests, and stair climbing/descending tests. • Having a walking speed of at least 0.4 m/s or more as a result of the 4 Meter Walking Test (having limited or independent mobility within the community).
  • Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study and providing informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Having a history of advanced cognitive impairment or diagnosed dementia that would impair the ability to understand and follow test instructions.
  2. Those diagnosed with moderate or severe cognitive impairment (MMSE < 24 and/or MoCA < 21)
  3. Having a walking speed below 0.4 m/s on the 4-Meter Walk Test (individuals who are wheelchair-bound or bedridden).
  4. Advanced Parkinson's disease, active stroke sequelae, lower extremity fracture within the last 6 months, or a history of acute orthopedic surgery that primarily affects motor performance and balance.
  5. Those with severe hearing or vision loss
  6. Individuals experiencing significant difficulty communicating
  7. Participants who did not sign the voluntary consent form

Studieplan

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Designdetaljer

Kohorter og intervensjoner

Gruppe / Kohort
Intervensjon / Behandling
Geriartric Indivıduals
Geriatric individuals aged 65 and over who meet the inclusion criteria for the study.
Annen: Assessments
Assessments will be conducted after obtaining voluntary consent from the participants. The physical performance tests to be applied within the scope of the research will be carried out by the research team within the framework of internationally accepted standard protocols whose validity and reliability have been proven in the geriatric population.

Hva måler studien?

Primære resultatmål

Resultatmål
Tiltaksbeskrivelse
Tidsramme
4-Meter Walk Test (Walking Speed Measurement)
Tidsramme: 1 week
Walking speed will be assessed using the 4-Meter Walk Test, a key indicator of functional mobility in geriatric individuals. Participants will be asked to walk a 4-meter test area in the center at their "natural and comfortable walking speed," using 1-meter "acceleration" zones at the beginning and 1-meter "deceleration" zones at the end of a 6-meter flat course. The measurement will be recorded with a stopwatch the moment the participant's foot crosses the 4-meter marked area, and the result will be calculated in m/s (Studenski et al., 2011).
1 week

Sekundære resultatmål

Resultatmål
Tiltaksbeskrivelse
Tidsramme
Time Sit-Stand Test (5STS):
Tidsramme: 1 week
To assess lower extremity muscle strength and balance, participants will be asked to stand up and sit down as quickly as possible, five times consecutively, from a standard chair 43-45 cm high, with their arms crossed over their chest. The timer will start with the "start" command and end when the fifth sitting is completed (Bohannon, 2006).
1 week
Timed Up and Go (TUG):
Tidsramme: 1 week
To measure functional mobility, the participant will get up from the chair, walk a distance of 3 meters, return, and sit back down in the chair. This time will be recorded in seconds using a stopwatch (Podsiadlo & Richardson, 1991).
1 week
Functional Reach Test (FUT/FRT)
Tidsramme: 1 week
To measure static balance and stability limits, the maximum distance the participant can reach without losing balance and without taking a step, while standing next to a wall with the shoulder flexed at 90 degrees, will be measured (Duncan et al., 1990).
1 week
Single Leg Balance Test (Right and Left):
Tidsramme: 1 week
Participants' static balance will be determined by recording the "time they can stand on one leg" (maximum 60 seconds) with their eyes open and hands on their hips, on both their dominant and non-dominant legs (Springer et al., 2007).
1 week
Flexibility (Sit-and-Reach Test):
Tidsramme: 1 week
To measure hamstring and lower back flexibility, the participant will sit in a long, straight position, reaching forward without bending their knees. The distance reached by their fingertips will be recorded on a "sit-and-reach bench" (Wells & Dillon, 1952).
1 week
Stair Climbing Test
Tidsramme: 1 week
To assess high-level mobility, participants will be recorded in seconds for safely and as quickly as possible ascending and descending a staircase of standard step height [a specified number of steps, e.g., 10 steps] (Nightingale et al., 2003).
1 week
Strength Measurement (Hand Grip Strength):
Tidsramme: 1 week
Upper extremity muscle strength will be measured using a digital hand dynamometer according to the ASHT (American Society of Hand Therapists) protocol. Participants will be asked to grip with maximum force while sitting upright, with shoulder adduction and elbow 90 degrees flexed. Three repetitions will be performed for each hand, and the average of these measurements in kilograms (kg) will be included in the analysis (Roberts et al., 2011; Cruz-Jentoft et al., 2019).
1 week

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Sponsor

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

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Studer hoveddatoer

Studiestart (Antatt)

1. mai 2026

Primær fullføring (Antatt)

15. mai 2026

Studiet fullført (Antatt)

30. august 2026

Datoer for studieregistrering

Først innsendt

25. april 2026

Først innsendt som oppfylte QC-kriteriene

25. april 2026

Først lagt ut (Faktiske)

1. mai 2026

Oppdateringer av studieposter

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1. mai 2026

Siste oppdatering sendt inn som oppfylte QC-kriteriene

25. april 2026

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1. april 2026

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  • 2026/46

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