Comparison of Physical Performance, Quality of Life and Mental Health in Hiking and Sedentary Geriatric Individuals

NCT07867756 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2025/319
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 58
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This observational study aims to compare physical performance, quality of life, and mental health levels between older adults who participate in hiking at least once a week for at least 6 months and sedentary older adults. The study includes 58 older adults, with 29 participants in the hiking group and 29 participants in the sedentary group. Physical performance, quality of life, and mental health are assessed using standardized assessment tools.

Conditions

Physical Performance, Quality of Life, and Mental Health in Older Adults

Keywords

Hiking, Physical Performance, Quality of Life, Mental Health

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• 2-Minute Step Test

  The 2-Minute Step Test was used to assess physical performance in older adults. Participants were asked to step in place for 2 minutes, raising each knee to a predetermined target height based on the midpoint between the iliac crest and the patella. The number of correctly performed right knee raises reaching the target height during 2 minutes was recorded as the test score. Higher scores indicate better physical performance.

  At baseline (single assessment)

Secondary Outcomes (7)

• Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test - Single Task

  At baseline (single assessment)

• Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test - Motor Dual Task

  At baseline (single assessment)

• Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test - Motor Dual-Task Cost

  At baseline (single assessment)

• Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test - Cognitive Dual Task

  At baseline (single assessment)

• Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test - Cognitive Dual-Task Cost

  At baseline (single assessment)

Study Arms (2)

Hiking Group

Older adults who have participated in hiking at least once a week for the past 6 months.

Sedentary Group

Sedentary older adults who do not regularly participate in physical activity.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years - 74 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population consists of adults aged 65-74 years, including individuals who participate in hiking and sedentary individuals.

You may qualify if:

• Hiking Group:
• Age between 65 and 74 years. Participating in hiking at least once a week for the past 6 months. Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥24.
• Sedentary Group:
• Age between 65 and 74 years. Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥24. No regular recreational physical activity. International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) short-form score \<600 MET-min/week (inactive level).

You may not qualify if:

• Rheumatic diseases or joint diseases that limit mobility (such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis).
• Diseases of the central nervous system (CNS). Malignancy under active treatment, except for individuals who have not received cancer treatment for at least 1 year.
• A diagnosis of major depression.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Halic University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Limyra Dağcılık ve Doğa Sporları Kulübü(LİMDOSK)

Antalya, Antalya, 07100, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (2)

• Shumway-Cook A, Brauer S, Woollacott M. Predicting the probability for falls in community-dwelling older adults using the Timed Up & Go Test. Phys Ther. 2000 Sep;80(9):896-903.

  PMID: 10960937 BACKGROUND

• Rikli RE, Jones CJ. Functional fitness normative scores for community-residing older adults, ages 60-94. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 1999;7(2):162-181.

  BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Psychological Well-Being

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Personal Satisfaction; Behavior

Study Officials

• Dilek ŞAHİNOĞLU, PhD

  Halic University

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

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: October 5, 2026
• First Posted: October 9, 2026
• Study Start: May 31, 2025
• Primary Completion: October 31, 2025
• Study Completion: October 31, 2025
• Last Updated: October 9, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-08

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)