The Relationships Between Physical Fitness and Static and Dynamic Balance in Geriatric Individuals

NCT07429877 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2024-6854
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 153
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study looked at the relationship between physical fitness and balance in older adults aged 65 years and over. Balance problems are common in older people and can increase the risk of falls and injuries. In this study, participants performed simple physical fitness tests, such as walking, standing up from a chair, arm strength, and flexibility tests. Balance was evaluated using standing on one leg and simple movement-based balance tests. The study aimed to understand whether better physical fitness is related to better balance. The results showed that some aspects of physical fitness were related to dynamic balance (balance during movement), but not to static balance (standing still). The findings of this study may help health professionals better understand balance problems in older adults and support future research on fall prevention and healthy aging.

Conditions

Physical Fitness and Balance in Older Adults

Keywords

Geriatrics; Physical fitness; Dynamic balance; Static balance; Older adults

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Dynamic balance performance

  Dynamic balance was assessed using the Functional Reach Test and the Timed Up and Go Test, which evaluate balance during movement and functional mobility in older adults.

  Baseline and Week 3

Study Arms (1)

Older adults

This observational cohort includes community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and older. Participants did not receive any intervention and underwent physical fitness assessments using the Senior Fitness Test and balance assessments including static and dynamic balance tests.

Other: No Interventions

Interventions

No Interventions OTHER

No intervention was applied in this study. This was an observational study in which participants only underwent physical fitness and balance assessments without any therapeutic, behavioral, or exercise intervention.

Older adults

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years - 84 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population consisted of community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years and older who attended a geriatric outpatient clinic. Participants were ambulatory, able to follow instructions, and provided written informed consent. Individuals with conditions that could significantly affect balance performance were excluded.

You may qualify if:

• Participants aged 65 years and older.
• Community-dwelling older adults.
• Able to walk independently with or without an assistive device.
• Able to understand and follow verbal instructions.
• Provided written informed consent to participate in the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Presence of balance disorders related to vestibular, neurological, or orthopedic diseases.
• Severe visual or hearing impairment that could affect balance assessment.
• Diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
• Presence of psychiatric disorders that could interfere with participation.
• Language or communication barriers preventing completion of the assessments.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Hasan Kalyoncu University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Inonu University Turgut Ozal Medical Center

Malatya, 4400, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: PhD

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 10, 2026
• First Posted: February 24, 2026
• Study Start: January 1, 2025
• Primary Completion: September 1, 2025
• Study Completion: November 1, 2025
• Last Updated: February 24, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)