Groningen Meander Walking Test in Older Adults With Balance Problems

NCT07692373 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: ODU-SBFTR-AYGUNPOLAT-007
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 70
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This observational cross-sectional psychometric study aims to examine the test-retest reliability and construct validity of the Groningen Meander Walking Test in older adults with self-reported balance problems and/or a history of falls. Participants aged 65 years or older will be recruited from the Orthopedics and Traumatology outpatient clinic of Ordu University Training and Research Hospital. The Groningen Meander Walking Test will be performed twice during the first session and repeated in a second session to assess within-day and between-day reliability. Construct validity will be evaluated using the Timed Up and Go Test, Figure-of-Eight Walking Test, Berg Balance Scale, and Falls Efficacy Scale-International. The study will also explore the ability of the Groningen Meander Walking Test to discriminate between participants with low and increased fall risk according to the Berg Balance Scale.

Conditions

Fall; Older People; Gait Disorders in Old Age

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Groningen Meander Walking Test Completion Time

  Completion time of the Groningen Meander Walking Test will be recorded in seconds. The mean of the start-to-end and end-to-start completion times will be used as the Groningen Meander Walking Test completion time. A longer completion time indicates poorer advanced walking performance.

  Baseline and 3 to 7 days after baseline

Secondary Outcomes (5)

• Groningen Meander Walking Test Overstep Score

  Baseline and 3 to 7 days after baseline

• Timed Up and Go Test Completion Time

  Baseline

• Figure-of-Eight Walking Test Completion Time

  Baseline

• Berg Balance Scale Score

  Baseline

• Falls Efficacy Scale-International Score

  Baseline

Study Arms (1)

Older Adults With Balance Problems

Participants aged 65 years or older with self-reported balance problems and/or a history of falls within the previous 12 months will undergo clinical assessments, including the Groningen Meander Walking Test, Timed Up and Go Test, Figure-of-Eight Walking Test, Berg Balance Scale, and Falls Efficacy Scale-International. No intervention will be administered.

Eligibility Criteria

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

Study Population

Adults aged 65 years or older with self-reported balance problems and/or a history of falls within the previous 12 months will be recruited from the Orthopedics and Traumatology outpatient clinic of Ordu University Training and Research Hospital. Eligible participants will be individuals who can walk independently with or without a single walking aid and who are able to complete the clinical walking and balance assessments.

You may qualify if:

• Aged 65 years or older Self-reported balance problems during activities of daily living and/or a history of at least one fall within the previous 12 months Able to walk independently with or without a single walking aid Able to understand and follow verbal instructions Willing to provide written informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• Presence of neurological, vestibular, visual, orthopedic, systemic, or medical conditions that may substantially affect gait or balance Acute lower-extremity injury or recent lower-extremity surgery Severe pain preventing completion of the walking or balance tests Cognitive impairment that may limit the ability to understand or follow test instructions Inability to walk independently without personal assistance Use of a rollator

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ordu University: lead

Study Officials

• ELİF A POLAT, Assoc.Prof.

  Ordu University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

ELİF A POLAT, PhD

CONTACT

04522265248; fzteapolat@gmail.com

Study Design

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

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 3, 2026
• First Posted: July 9, 2026
• Study Start: July 15, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): August 15, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): September 1, 2026
• Last Updated: July 13, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-07