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Aging DisorderNCT06267625

Physical Impairments in Elderly Individuals

An observational study of Aging Disorder, run by Izmir Democracy University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

There are no studies in the literature reporting the dyspnea, posture, strength, physical activity, functional mobility and balance in elderly individuals. The aims of this observational study are; 1) to evaluate dyspnea, posture, strength, physical activity, functional mobility and balance in elderly individuals, 2)… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 65 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Aging Disorder
What is being tested?
Physical Evaluations of individuals
How many people
143 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
1 Jan 2024to 1 Sep 2025
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
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Older adult

Study population: At least 50 individuals aged 65 and over will be included

Who may be able to join

  • Being 65 years or older
  • Volunteering to participate in the study
  • Getting a score of 23 or higher on the Standardized Mini Mental State Test

Who cannot join

  • The participant has a cognitive, neurological or orthopedic disease that would affect the participant's ability to move independently and understand the questions.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site

  • Izmir Democracy University

    Izmir, 35140

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Investigation of Dyspnea, Posture, Strength, Physical Activity, Functional Mobility and Balance in Elderly Individuals

There are no studies in the literature reporting the dyspnea, posture, strength, physical activity, functional mobility and balance in elderly individuals. The aims of this observational study are; 1) to evaluate dyspnea, posture, strength, physical activity, functional mobility and balance in elderly individuals, 2) to reveal the relationships between these parameters of research group.

Read the detailed description

The increase in the elderly population brings with it many health problems, especially in older ages. Rates of limitation and disability are increasing in elderly individuals due to chronic diseases. Many of these changes negatively affect their daily living activities. With aging, respiratory muscle strength and respiratory surface area decrease in the cardiopulmonary system. Respiration is negatively affected by the decrease in muscle strength. Postural correctness cannot be easily achieved in elderly individuals due to deterioration in bone, muscle and joint structures. Functional mobility and balance problems are observed with changes in postural control that occur with aging. There are not enough studies in the literature to clarify this issue that evalatues dyspnea, posture, strength, physical activity, functional mobility and balance in elderly individuals. Therefore, the aim of our study is to evaluate dyspnea, posture, strength, physical activity, functional mobility and balance in elderly individuals. Therefore, we aimed to clarify this gap.

Conditions
Aging Disorder
Being tested
Physical Evaluations of individuals
Keywords
elderly individuals, older adults, dyspnea, posture, functional mobility, balance, muscle strength
Medical subject headings
Dyspnea

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Physical Evaluations of individualsOther

    Participants will be evaluated on posture, cough strength, functional mobility and hand grip strength.They will be asked to answer the Standardized Mini Mental Test, Modified Medical Research Council Scale, Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly, Berg Balance Scale. The data to be obtained from all these evaluations are planned to be collected face to face from the participants at once and within a maximum of 1 hour.

Study groups in NCT06267625
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Elderly IndividualsThis group will consist of individuals aged 65 and over
Receives: Other: Physical Evaluations of individuals

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Dyspnea score

    Dyspnea score will be obtained from the Modified Medical Research Council (MMRC) Scale. This scale is a five-item scale based on various physical activities that cause a feeling of shortness of breath (dyspnea). As the score an individual gets from the scale increases, the perception of shortness of breath also increases.

    Measured: through study completion, an average of 1 year

Secondary outcomes (8)

  1. Posture score

    Posture deviation will be determined according to the deviation score in the joint centers obtained by photographing the posture of the individuals and uploading them to the system. Posture assessment will be made with a mobile application based on the concept of postural analysis with artificial intelligence.

    Measured: through study completion, an average of 1 year

  2. Cough strength

    Cough strength will be evaluated using a PEFmeter.

    Measured: through study completion, an average of 1 year

  3. Handgrip strength

    Hand grip strength will be measured using the Jamar hand dynamometer.

    Measured: through study completion, an average of 1 year

  4. Functional mobility score

    Functional mobility will be evaluated with Chair Stand Test. Higher repetition numbers indicate better physical performance.

    Measured: through study completion, an average of 1 year

  5. Physical activity score

    Physical activity will be assessed using the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly. Participation in leisure activities, housework activities, and work-related activities are recorded. Higher score indicates better physical activity levels.

    Measured: through study completion, an average of 1 year

  6. Functional Mobility score

    Functional mobility and balance will be evaluated with Time Up and Go test. The test measures speed during many functional maneuvers such as standing, walking, turning and sitting.

    Measured: through study completion, an average of 1 year

  7. Balance score

    Balance will be assessed using Berg Balance Scale. The scale consists of 14 items. These items examine activities in which the support area gradually decreases and it becomes difficult to maintain the position.

    Measured: through study completion, an average of 1 year

  8. Cognitive function score

    Cognitive function will be assessed using the Standardized Mini Mental State Test. The maximum score is 30 points. Scores of 23 and lower indicate cognitive dysfunction, scores of 24 and above indicate normal cognitive level.

    Measured: through study completion, an average of 1 year

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted20 Feb 2024
  2. Study start1 Jan 2024
  3. Primary completion15 Jun 2025
  4. Study completion1 Sep 2025

Resources

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-control
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
143 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06267625
Sponsor's protocol ID
Elderly Individuals
Status last verified
Sep 2025
First submitted
12 Feb 2024
Last updated
15 Sep 2025
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Silva CFR, Pegorari MS, Matos AP, Ohara DG. Dyspnea is associated with poor physical performance among community-dwelling older adults: a population-based cross-sectional study. Sao Paulo Med J. 2020 Mar;138(2):112-117. doi: 10.1590/1516-3180.2019.0428.R1.09122019. Epub 2020 Apr 9.

    PubMed 32294715

  • Dindorf C, Konradi J, Wolf C, Taetz B, Bleser G, Huthwelker J, Werthmann F, Bartaguiz E, Kniepert J, Drees P, Betz U, Frohlich M. Classification and Automated Interpretation of Spinal Posture Data Using a Pathology-Independent Classifier and Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI). Sensors (Basel). 2021 Sep 21;21(18):6323. doi: 10.3390/s21186323.

    PubMed 34577530

  • Kaulamo JT, Latti AM, Koskela HO. Recurrent Cough in the Elderly: A Forgotten Entity. Lung. 2023 Dec;201(6):545-553. doi: 10.1007/s00408-023-00654-2. Epub 2023 Nov 14.

    PubMed 37964136

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Aging Disorder, run by Izmir Democracy 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 3 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 15 Sep 2025. 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?

Dyspnea score (time frame: through study completion, an average of 1 year). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06267625, which also lists 3 linked publications.

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 15 Sep 2025.

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