ElderlyNCT00895856
Functional Capacity in Institutionalized Elders
An observational study of Elderly, run by Centro de Estudos Superiores de Maceio at 1 site in Brazil.
Trial summary
Getting old is a process of transformation of the body that occurs along the vital cycle in a universal and progressive way causing functional restrictions in the human being. The aim of this work was to identify, analyze and quantify the limitations of the functional capacity of the institutionalized elderly who are… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 60 to 90 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Elderly
- What is being tested?
- Evaluation of the functional capacity
- How many people
- 3 participants
- Where
- 1 siteBrazil
- Study dates
- Mar 2008to Dec 2008
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 60 to 90 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Community sample, eder people.
Who may be able to join
- To be elderly and a resident of Casa do Pobre de Maceió
Who cannot join
- Individuals under the age of 60 years and over 90, or received private care or physical therapy who refused to participate in the evaluation
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Brazil1 site
CESMAC - Centro de Estudos Superiores de Maceió
Maceió, Alagoas, 57051-160
About this study
Official title: Evaluation of the Functional Capacity in Institutionalized Elders Who Do Not Receive Physiotherapic Assistance
Getting old is a process of transformation of the body that occurs along the vital cycle in a universal and progressive way causing functional restrictions in the human being. The aim of this work was to identify, analyze and quantify the limitations of the functional capacity of the institutionalized elderly who are not provided with physiotherapic assistance.
Read the detailed description
A descriptive, qualitative, quantitative and transverse field research was made, based on an evaluation of the activities of daily living (ADL) using the Katz Index, with 62 institutionalized elderly people from Casa do Pobre de Maceió, Alagoas, both genders, average age of 77.03 years old and different levels of functions. Activities related to the self care were emphasized. At first, people were classified as independent, partially dependent and totally dependent. According to the Katz Index score, they were classified regarding their functional dependency, which varies from level 0 (a totally independent person) to level 6 (a totally dependent person in the six evaluated functions).
- Conditions
- Elderly
- Being tested
- Evaluation of the functional capacity
- Keywords
- Physiotherapy, Aged, Functionality, Physiotherapic assistance, Functional capacity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Evaluation of the functional capacityOther
Also called Elderly
An evaluation (questionnaire) was performed by the Katz Index of individuals in this group, including personal issues (sex and age) and different levels of functional independence for the elderly in their basic activities of daily living (ABVD's) such as: bathe, dress, use the bathroom for withdrawals, transfers perform, has control of the sphincters and the food itself. Subject themselves, if capable of responding to the issues of consistency index, did. The answers were given to the auxiliary nurse responsible for care to residents.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Old-aged people | Not described Receives: Other: Evaluation of the functional capacity |
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted8 May 2009 (estimated)
- Study startMar 2008
- Primary completionAug 2008
- Study completionDec 2008
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for ElderlyStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 3 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Centro de Estudos Superiores de Maceio
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Investigators
- Juliana F Pontes, Principal investigator, Centro de Estudos Superiores de Maceio
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00895856
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- CEP - 414/2008
- Status last verified
- May 2009
- First submitted
- 7 May 2009
- Last updated
- 11 May 2009
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 11 May 2009. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluation of the Functional Capacity in Institutionalized Elders Who Do Not Receive Physiotherapic Assistance
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT00895856
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- CEP - 414/2008
- Conditions
- Elderly
- Keywords
- Physiotherapy, Aged, Functionality, Physiotherapic assistance, Functional capacity
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 3 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Centro de Estudos Superiores de MaceioUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Mar 2008
- Primary completion
- Aug 2008 (actual)
- Study completion
- Dec 2008 (actual)
- First posted
- 8 May 2009 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Getting old is a process of transformation of the body that occurs along the vital cycle in a universal and progressive way causing functional restrictions in the human being. The aim of this work was to identify, analyze and quantify the limitations of the functional capacity of the institutionalized elderly who are not provided with physiotherapic assistance.
Detailed description
A descriptive, qualitative, quantitative and transverse field research was made, based on an evaluation of the activities of daily living (ADL) using the Katz Index, with 62 institutionalized elderly people from Casa do Pobre de Maceió, Alagoas, both genders, average age of 77.03 years old and different levels of functions. Activities related to the self care were emphasized. At first, people were classified as independent, partially dependent and totally dependent. According to the Katz Index score, they were classified regarding their functional dependency, which varies from level 0 (a totally independent person) to level 6 (a totally dependent person in the six evaluated functions).
Study design
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Old-aged people | – | Other: Evaluation of the functional capacity |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 60 to 90 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Community sample, eder people.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- To be elderly and a resident of Casa do Pobre de Maceió
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Individuals under the age of 60 years and over 90, or received private care or physical therapy who refused to participate in the evaluation
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of the functional capacityAlso: ElderlyAn evaluation (questionnaire) was performed by the Katz Index of individuals in this group, including personal issues (sex and age) and different levels of functional independence for the elderly in their basic activities of daily living (ABVD's) such as: bathe, dress, use the bathroom for withdrawals, transfers perform, has control of the sphincters and the food itself. Subject themselves, if capable of responding to the issues of consistency index, did. The answers were given to the auxiliary nurse responsible for care to residents. | Other | Old-aged people |
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 11 May 2009.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Juliana F Pontes principal investigator
Centro de Estudos Superiores de Maceio
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Elderly, run by Centro de Estudos Superiores de Maceio at 1 site in Brazil.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 11 May 2009. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Brazil. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 11 May 2009.