Relationship of Balance, Functional Capacity and Fear of Movement With Lower Extremity Muscle Strength in Elderly

NCT04347356 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: BVUsozyilmaz01
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 42
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Aging is a period in which the morphological, physiological and pathological changes progress negatively, accompanied by various diseases and regression of physical and mental abilities. In this period, the individual experiences biological and physiological losses as well as social problems in his/her life. From the age of 65, approximately 80% decrease in muscle strength can be observed and this decrease is especially noticeable in the leg and trunk muscles. Decreases in the strength of the muscles in the lower extremities may cause deterioration in physical function, decrease in mobility, increase in falling related accidents, also can cause osteoporosis and physical deficiencies. Determining the structures with which the lower extremity muscle strength is related will facilitate the precautionary measures for the inadequacies that will arise in the later stages of aging. This study was performed to analyze the relationship of lower extremity muscle strength with balance, functional capacity, fear of movement and quality of life in elderly individuals living in nursing homes.

Conditions

Elderly

Keywords

Balance; elderly; fear of movement; functional capacity; lower extremity muscle strength; quality of life

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (5)

• Lower Extremity Muscle Strength

  Lower limb muscle strength will be assessed by sit-to-stand test. Participants will be asked to perform sit-to-stand maneuver as fast as possible for 30 seconds and the number of completed repetitions will be recorded.

  Baseline

• Static Balance

  Static balance will be assessed by single leg stance test. The time that patients can remain in balance on the dominant leg with their eyes open is recorded. Time under 10 seconds indicates loss balance.

  Baseline

• Dynamic Balance

  Dynamic balance will be assessed by the Timed Up and Go Test. The TUG measures the time it takes for a participant to stand up from a standard chair, walk 3m, turn, walk back to the chair, and sit down again. The cut-off score of 12 seconds in older persons is the threshold value for an increased risk of falling.

  Baseline

• Postural Balance

  The postural balance will be assessed by the Berg Balance Scale. It assesses 14 functions related to daily activities. A score of 0 represents an inability and a score of 4 represents independently. The maximum score is 56. A score of less than 45 indicates balance loss.

  Baseline

• Fear of Movement

  Fear of movement will be assessed by the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia. Individuals get a minimum of 17 and a maximum of 68 points. A high score indicates an increasing degree of kinesiophobia.

  Baseline

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Functional Capacity

  Baseline

• Notthingham Health Profile Assesment

  Baseline

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years - 88 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Subjects aged between 65-88 years who are a minimum score of 24 on the Mini-Mental State Examination, no cognitive impairment, and are independent of daily life activities will be included in the study.

You may qualify if:

• The participant must be 65-88 years old,
• The participant must have a minimus score of 24 on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE),
• No cognitive impairment,
• The participant must be independent of daily life activities (must not use an assistive device for walking).

You may not qualify if:

• Having a disease that can affect balance (vestibular, neurological, orthopedic ...) performing regular exercise
• Uncontrolled hypertension or arrhythmia
• Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
• Orthopedic, neurological or musculoskeletal problems
• Postural hypotension
• Obesity (body mass index\>40)
• Uncompensated clinical conditions such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, interstitial lung disease, heart failure, or rheumatic and psychiatric diseases

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Bezmialem Vakif University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Bezmialem Vakif University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Kinesiophobia

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Phobic Disorders; Anxiety Disorders; Mental Disorders

Study Officials

• Semiramis Ozyilmaz, PhD

  Bezmialem Vakif University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 9, 2020
• First Posted: April 15, 2020
• Study Start: March 19, 2020
• Primary Completion: April 23, 2020
• Study Completion: May 15, 2020
• Last Updated: June 11, 2020

Record last verified: 2020-06

Locations

TU (1)