Balance and Muscle Strength as Indicators of Fracture Risk in Postmenopausal Women

NCT06645600 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: BeylikdüzüStateH3
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 156
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The study is designed as a cross-sectional clinical study. A total of 156 postmenopausal women who visited the Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation outpatient clinic at Beylikdüzü State Hospital and have had Dual X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) measurements taken within the last 6 months will be included. The sociodemographic data of the patients will be recorded. Femoral neck and lumbar L1-L4 T-scores and femoral neck bone mineral density (BMD) values obtained from DXA measurements will be collected. To calculate fracture risk, the percentages for major and hip fracture risks will be calculated using the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX®). The one-leg stance test, used to assess static posture and balance, and the 30-second sit-to-stand test, used to evaluate endurance and lower extremity strength, will be applied to the patients.

Conditions

Osteoporosis

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• The one-leg stance test score

  The one-leg stance test is a simple and widely used balance assessment tool. During the test, the individual is asked to stand on one leg while maintaining balance for as long as possible without support. The test is typically performed with eyes open, and the duration for which the person can remain stable on one leg is recorded. It helps evaluate static balance and postural control, and poor performance on the test can be indicative of an increased risk of falls or fractures, particularly in older adults or those with musculoskeletal issues.

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• The 30-second sit-to-stand test score

  The 30-second sit-to-stand test is a functional assessment tool used to evaluate lower extremity muscle strength and endurance. During the test, the individual is asked to sit in a standard chair and then stand up and sit down as many times as possible within 30 seconds. The number of complete stands is recorded. This test is commonly used to assess functional mobility and leg strength, particularly in older adults or those with conditions affecting muscle function. It provides a quick and practical measure of lower body strength, which is important for daily activities and fall prevention.

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Secondary Outcomes (1)

• FRAX Hip and Major Fracture Risc

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Interventions

Fracture risk DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

To calculate fracture risk, the percentages for major and hip fracture risks will be calculated using the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX®). The one-leg stance test, used to assess static posture and balance, and the 30-second sit-to-stand test, used to evaluate endurance and lower extremity strength, will be applied to the patients.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 50 Years+
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

postmenopausal women

You may qualify if:

• Being a postmenopausal woman over the age of 50,
• Agreeing to participate in the study,
• Having no conditions that would prevent the individual from performing the tests to be administered during the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Refusal to participate,
• Presence of neuromuscular or cardiac diseases that would prevent the performance of the tests,
• Psychiatric disorders,
• Cognitive impairments,
• Uncontrolled hypertension,
• Use of medications that could affect the study results.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Beylikduzu State Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

Beylikdüzü State Hospital

Istanbul, Beylikdüzü, 34147, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Osteoporosis

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Bone Diseases, Metabolic; Bone Diseases; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Metabolic Diseases; Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Study Officials

• Büşra Şirin Ahısha, MD

  Beylikdüzü State Hospital

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Target Duration: 1 Month
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 28, 2024
• First Posted: October 17, 2024
• Study Start: September 30, 2024
• Primary Completion: October 15, 2024
• Study Completion: October 15, 2024
• Last Updated: November 5, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-11

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)