Coginitve and Physical Functions in Geriatric İndividuals

NCT06400134 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2022-08
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 50
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 2

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between cognitive functions with physical performance, grip strength, walking speed, mobility, and frailty in geriatric individuals. Decline in cognitive function and decline in physical performance are generally associated with advanced age. Cognitive dysfunction is a natural consequence of ageing and is an important factor in maintaining quality of life and independence. Investigating the relationship between cognition, physical performance, mobility, and frailty has become a challenging issue in recent years. However, there is a need to further clarify the direction of this cognitive-motor link.

Conditions

Cognitive Change; Physical Performance; Frailty; Mobility

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Cognition function

  The Standardised Mini Mental Test, which evaluates cognitive functions, consists of a total of 30 points. Those who score 24 and below are evaluated for dementia.

  4 month

Secondary Outcomes (5)

• Physical Performance

  4 month

• Grip Strength

  4 month

• Walking speed

  1 month

• Mobility

  4 month

• Frailty

  4 month

Study Arms (1)

Geriatric individuals

Volunteer healthy geriatric individuals aged 65 years and over

Other: Cognitive Function; Other: Physical Performance; Other: Grip Strength; Other: Walking speed; Other: Mobility; Other: Fraility

Interventions

Cognitive Function OTHER

The Standardized Mini Mental Test (SMMT) was used to evaluate the cognitive status of the geriatric individuals'. In the test, which has a total score of 30, those with a score of 24 or less are recommended to be evaluated for dementia.

Geriatric individuals

Physical Performance OTHER

The Brief Physical Performance Battery (BPPB) was used to assess the physical performance of geriatric individuals. All three physical performance measures (balance, walking speed, getting up from the chair) were scored between 0-4 according to the duration of the activity, these scores were summed and the total score was determined between 0 (poor) and 12 (very good).

Geriatric individuals

Grip Strength OTHER

Muscle strength was assessed with a hand grip dynamometer. In the geriatric individuals, less than 30 kg for men and less than 20 kg for women was considered as low hand grip strength.

Geriatric individuals

Walking speed OTHER

Walking speed was assessed with the 6-metre walk test. Speed was calculated by dividing each known distance by the time it took for each individual, on each trial, to walk from the start to the end points marked on the floor and then converting to m/s.

Geriatric individuals

Mobility OTHER

The Time up Go test (TUG) was used for mobility. The risk of falling increases with increasing duration.

Geriatric individuals

Fraility OTHER

Frailty assessment was performed using the FRAIL scale.The scale was scored by giving 0 or 1 point according to the answer given. The higher the score, the greater the fraility.

Geriatric individuals

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years - 82 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Geriatric individuals

You may qualify if:

• Volunteer healthy geriatric individuals aged 65 years and over
• Able to walk independently

You may not qualify if:

• Without neurological and rheumatological diseases,
• Without acute musculoskeletal problems in the lower extremities

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University: lead

Study Sites (2)

Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Faculty of Health Sciences,Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Ankara, Esenboğa, 06970, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Frailty

Interventions

Neuropsychological Tests; Physical Functional Performance; Hand Strength; Walking Speed; Range of Motion, Articular

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Psychological Tests; Behavioral Disciplines and Activities; Physical Fitness; Health; Population Characteristics; Muscle Strength; Physical Examination; Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures; Diagnosis; Musculoskeletal Physiological Phenomena; Musculoskeletal and Neural Physiological Phenomena; Gait; Walking; Locomotion; Movement

Study Design

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

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 30, 2024
• First Posted: May 6, 2024
• Study Start: June 1, 2022
• Primary Completion: September 15, 2022
• Study Completion: September 30, 2022
• Last Updated: May 6, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-05

Locations

TU (2)