Effects of COVID-19 on the Elderly
COVID-19
Effect of COVID-19 On Pain, Fear of Falling, Fall Frequency, and Physical Activity Level in the Elderly
1 other identifier
observational
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1 country
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Brief Summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn about in former COVID-19 patients. The main questions it aims to answer are:
- are there any association among pain, fear of falling, fall frequency, and physical activity level
- are there any difference between former COVID-19 elders and non-COVID-19 elderly population
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for all trials
Started Mar 2023
Shorter than P25 for all trials
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
March 2, 2023
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
April 7, 2023
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
April 11, 2023
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
May 11, 2023
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
May 11, 2023
CompletedMay 12, 2023
May 1, 2023
2 months
April 7, 2023
May 11, 2023
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Fear of Falling
Falls Efficacy Scale - International (total score between 16-64) (higher values indicate higher fear of falling)
through study completion, an average of 6 months
Secondary Outcomes (3)
Pain Regions and Pain Severity
through study completion, an average of 6 months
Fall Frequency
through study completion, an average of 6 months
Physical Activity Level
through study completion, an average of 6 months
Study Arms (2)
COVID-19 Group
Demographic and clinical information, Numerical Pain Rating Scale, Falls Efficacy Scale International, Baecke Physical Activity Questionnaire
Healthy Group
Demographic and clinical information, Numerical Pain Rating Scale, Falls Efficacy Scale International, Baecke Physical Activity Questionnaire
Interventions
We will ask participants about their age, gender, height, weight, education level, medical history, number of falls in the last 1 year, status and length of COVID-19-related hospitalizations, and whether they have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine. The participants will be interviewed in person as part of the evaluation process. The Modified Baecke Physical Activity Questionnaire, the Fall Efficacy Scale-International, and the Numerical Pain Rating Scale will be used to assess the participants' levels of pain, fear of falling, and physical activity, respectively.
Eligibility Criteria
The study will be carried out with people aged 65 and over living in Kırklareli/Turkey. Individuals will be divided into 2 groups as the COVID-19 group and the control group, according to whether they have had COVID-19 infection in the last 1 year.
You may qualify if:
- Being 65 years or older
- Being cooperative
You may not qualify if:
- Refusing to participate in the study
- Having significant vision and hearing problems
- Not completing the study questions
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Kırklareli University
Kırklareli, 39000, Turkey (Türkiye)
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Interventions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- CASE CONTROL
- Time Perspective
- CROSS SECTIONAL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Research Assistant
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
April 7, 2023
First Posted
April 11, 2023
Study Start
March 2, 2023
Primary Completion
May 11, 2023
Study Completion
May 11, 2023
Last Updated
May 12, 2023
Record last verified: 2023-05