Functional Assessment Scale of Physical Performance (Alusti Test) for the Geriatric PopulationNCT04807556
The Alusti Test:Functional Evaluation Scale of Physical Performance in the Geriatric Population
An observational study of Functional Assessment Scale of Physical Performance (Alusti Test) for the Geriatric Population, run by Okan University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
With the Alusti Test, which is created by Josu Alustiza Navarro considering the existing tests, the physical performances of geriatricians with different levels and cognitive capacity are evaluated in a very short time and without tiring the patient. There are 2 versions, short and full. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 65 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Functional Assessment Scale of Physical Performance (Alusti Test) for the Geriatric Population
- What is being tested?
- Alusti Test
- How many people
- 75 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 2 Nov 2020to 30 Sep 2021
- 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 65 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Older adult
Study population: Over the age of 65 geriatrics
Who may be able to join
- Being over the age of 65,
- volunteering
- to be able to read and write
- To be able to read and write in Turkish
Who cannot join
- None
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Alusti Test: Turkish Validity and Reliability Study of the "Functional Evaluation Scale of Physical Performance in the Geriatric Population".
With the Alusti Test, which is created by Josu Alustiza Navarro considering the existing tests, the physical performances of geriatricians with different levels and cognitive capacity are evaluated in a very short time and without tiring the patient. There are 2 versions, short and full. The short version is applicable to 100% of the large population, including "and cases of cognitive impairment. With the full version, it has nearly 85-90% applicability."
However, there is no study regarding the English version and validity reliability of the 'Alusti Test.
For this purpose, it is to investigate the English validity and reliability of the functional assessment scale of physical performance (Alusti Test) for the geriatric population and to provide a measurement tool to be used in the English literature to the sciences who want to work in this field.
- Conditions
- Functional Assessment Scale of Physical Performance (Alusti Test) for the Geriatric Population
- Being tested
- Alusti Test
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Alusti TestOther
Physical and psychological functional conditions are key factors in the elderly population
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Alusti test
Physical and psychological functional conditions are key factors in the elderly population. Many evaluation tools are available, but they cannot be applied to the whole geriatric population. The use Alusti Test is presented.
Measured: 5 minute
Secondary outcomes (6)
Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB).
Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) is an assessment test used to examine gait, balance, strength, and endurance in elderly epidemiological studies and outpatient clinics. Its performance is divided into three subtests: a hierarchical balance assessment, a short usual gait speed test, and 5 Time Sit to Stand (5TSTS) test
Measured: 5 minute
TimedUp and Go (TUG).
It is a clinical assessment test widely used to assess balance and walking ability in elderly populations [19-21]. To perform this test, participants are observed and timed in seconds, while they rise from an armed chair of approximately 46cm seat height and 65 cm arm height, walk at their usual pace a distance of 3 meters towards a line marked on the floor, turn 180 degrees, walk back to the chair, and sit down
Measured: 3 minutes
Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
Cognitive status was assessed using the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE); MMSE scores were categorized into three levels (0-17, 18-23, and 24-30, indicating severe, mild, and no impairment, respectively).
Measured: 3 minutes
Tinetti Test
The Tinetti test has been recommended and widely used in the elderly to assess mobility, balance and gait, and predict falls. D
Measured: 5 minutes
Rivermead Mobility Index
The Rivermead Mobility Index (RMI) is a hierarchical mobility scale used in neurological rehabilitation. It includes 15 items related to bed mobility, transfers, walking, stair use, and running. The RMI is presented in a questionnaire format with the examiner required to make one observation (standing unsupported >10 s). All items are rated in a yes/no format with positive responses scoring a 1 for a maximal RMI score of 15.
Measured: 10 minute
Barthel Index
The Barthel index (BI) is a widely used observer-based instrument to measure physical function.
Measured: 5 minute
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Mar 2021
- Study start2 Nov 2020
- Primary completion30 Aug 2021
- Study completion30 Sep 2021
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Functional Assessment Scale of Physical Performance (Alusti Test) for the Geriatric PopulationStudies 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
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 75 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Okan University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Emine Atıcı, Okan University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04807556
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 004
- Status last verified
- Sep 2021
- First submitted
- 17 Mar 2021
- Last updated
- 4 Jan 2022
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 4 Jan 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Alusti Test: Turkish Validity and Reliability Study of the "Functional Evaluation Scale of Physical Performance in the Geriatric Population".
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04807556
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 004
- Conditions
- Functional Assessment Scale of Physical Performance (Alusti Test) for the Geriatric Population
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 75 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Okan UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 2 Nov 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Aug 2021 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Sep 2021 (actual)
- First posted
- 19 Mar 2021 (actual)
- 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.
With the Alusti Test, which is created by Josu Alustiza Navarro considering the existing tests, the physical performances of geriatricians with different levels and cognitive capacity are evaluated in a very short time and without tiring the patient. There are 2 versions, short and full. The short version is applicable to 100% of the large population, including "and cases of cognitive impairment. With the full version, it has nearly 85-90% applicability."
However, there is no study regarding the English version and validity reliability of the 'Alusti Test.
For this purpose, it is to investigate the English validity and reliability of the functional assessment scale of physical performance (Alusti Test) for the geriatric population and to provide a measurement tool to be used in the English literature to the sciences who want to work in this field.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Prospective
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 65 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
- Study population
- Over the age of 65 geriatrics
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Being over the age of 65,
- volunteering
- to be able to read and write
- To be able to read and write in Turkish
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- None
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alusti TestPhysical and psychological functional conditions are key factors in the elderly population | Other | – |
Primary outcome
Alusti test
Time frame: 5 minute
Physical and psychological functional conditions are key factors in the elderly population. Many evaluation tools are available, but they cannot be applied to the whole geriatric population. The use Alusti Test is presented.
6 secondary outcomes
Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB).
Time frame: 5 minute
TimedUp and Go (TUG).
Time frame: 3 minutes
Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE)
Time frame: 3 minutes
Tinetti Test
Time frame: 5 minutes
Rivermead Mobility Index
Time frame: 10 minute
Barthel Index
Time frame: 5 minute
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 4 Jan 2022.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
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 Functional Assessment Scale of Physical Performance (Alusti Test) for the Geriatric Population, run by Okan University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 4 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 4 Jan 2022. 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Alusti test (time frame: 5 minute). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
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 4 Jan 2022.