GeriatricNCT06307769
Ten-meter Walking Test With Obstacle in Geriatric Individuals.
An observational study of Geriatric and Balance, run by Ataturk University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Balance and fall problems are one of the most common geriatric syndromes in the elderly. Falls are one of the leading factors causing mortality in the elderly. One-third of individuals aged sixty-five and over fall once or more every year. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 30 to 65 years
- How many people
- 120 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 5 Mar 2024to 25 May 2024
- 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 30 to 65 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: The study will consist of 2 groups. The first group is geriatric individuals over the age of 65, and the second group is young healthy adults between the ages of 30-65.
Who may be able to join
- Individuals aged 65 and over,
- For the young adult group, individuals between the ages of 30-65
- Individuals who volunteer to participate in the research,
- Individuals without any neurological disease,
- Individuals who do not have cooperation and communication problems
Who cannot join
- Those with neurological problems (patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Dementia, MS)
- Those with perceptual problems
- Individuals with cooperation and communication problems will not be included.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Examining the Use of the 10-meter Walking Test With Obstacle in Geriatric Individuals.
Balance and fall problems are one of the most common geriatric syndromes in the elderly. Falls are one of the leading factors causing mortality in the elderly. One-third of individuals aged sixty-five and over fall once or more every year. When the causes of death in elderly individuals are examined; Accidents come in fifth place, and 2/3 of these accidents occur due to falls. The frequency of falls increases with age in 22% of individuals between the ages of 65-69. This rate is stated as 31% between the ages of seventy-five and seventy-nine, and 40% between the ages of 80-84.
Geriatric individuals may be at risk of falling in different situations, often inside and outside the home. Falls generally occur more frequently in indoor areas such as bathrooms, kitchens and bedrooms. In these areas, falls caused by potentially dangerous factors such as slippery floors, carpet edges, and high thresholds are more common. A frequent fall occurs when jumping over an obstacle. Factors such as poor balance, vision problems or reduced muscle strength when overcoming obstacles can increase the risk of falling in this situation. The ability of geriatric individuals to overcome obstacles during daily activities is an important factor determining quality of life. Climbing stairs or crossing high thresholds is an important part of daily living activities and poses a risk of falling. Therefore, determining the stair height threshold and assessing obstacle crossing skills should be considered effective measures. When the literature is examined, clinicians generally prefer simpler functional tests because assessments involving disabilities take a long time to be administered, involve some equipment, and also require training to perform the assessment. In the literature, there is currently a version of the functional tests that is applied only by adding obstacles to the timed get up and go test. Thanks to this test, the ability of geriatric individuals to overcome obstacles can be evaluated and people can be trained with this test. For this reason, we wanted to determine the suitability of the 10-meter walking test, which is frequently used in geriatric individuals, when applied with the addition of an obstacle.
Read the detailed description
Balance and fall frequency in geriatric individuals is an important health problem that occurs as a natural consequence of aging. Factors such as decrease in muscle mass, decrease in bone density and changes in sensory organs with aging can negatively affect balance. This may increase the risk of falls in the geriatric population. Falls can cause serious injuries and loss of independent living skills. Therefore, it is important to evaluate balance and fall risk in geriatric individuals, develop preventive strategies and implement appropriate rehabilitation programs.
Geriatric individuals may be at risk of falling in different situations, often inside and outside the home. Falls generally occur more frequently in indoor areas such as bathrooms, kitchens and bedrooms. In these areas, falls caused by potentially dangerous factors such as slippery floors, carpet edges, and thresholds are more common. Another situation occurs when passing over an obstacle. Factors such as poor balance, vision problems or decreased muscle strength when overcoming obstacles can increase the risk of falling in this situation. The ability of geriatric individuals to overcome obstacles during daily activities is an important factor determining quality of life. Climbing stairs or crossing high thresholds is an important part of daily living activities and poses a risk of falling. Therefore, determining the stair height threshold and assessing obstacle crossing skills should be considered effective measures. When the literature is examined, clinicians generally prefer simpler functional tests because assessments involving disabilities take a long time to be administered, involve some equipment, and also require training to perform the assessment. In the literature, there is currently a version of the functional tests that is applied only by adding obstacles to the timed get up and go test. For this reason, we wanted to determine the suitability of the 10-meter walking test, which is frequently used in geriatric individuals, when applied with the addition of an obstacle.
- Keywords
- Geriatric Individuals, Balance, Assessment
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Geriatric Group | balance assessment | |
| Control Group | balance assessment |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Ten Meter Walk Test
It is a test used to evaluate walking speed. Participants are instructed to walk at a normal walking pace before starting the test (if they use a device for walking support, they are allowed to walk with it). The clock starts when the participant's foot crosses the line at the beginning of the 10-meter course and stops when it crosses the line at the end of the course. Two measurements are made and the average walking speed is calculated in meters per second (m/s) (1). During the test, the test will also be performed with disabilities by adding 5 and 17 cm obstacles in addition to the original test. In this way, the use of the test applied by adding 5 and 17 cm obstacles will be evaluated in geriatric individuals.
Measured: two day
Secondary outcomes (3)
Berg Balance Scale
BBS was used to evaluate the patients' balance. BBS is a scale consisting of 14 items that evaluates tasks frequently used in daily living activities. Standing from sitting, sitting without support, standing without support, sitting while standing, transfers, standing with eyes closed, standing with legs together, reaching forward while standing, picking up objects from the floor, looking back from both sides, turning 360 degrees, stepping on the step alternately It includes functions such as taking, standing with one foot forward and standing on one leg. Each item is scored between 0-4; 0 indicates that the individual was unable to perform the task, and 4 indicates that the individual was successful in the task.
Measured: two day
Functional Reach Test
During this test, which evaluates the ability to reach forward maximum in a standing position, the participant is asked to reach the furthest distance he can, keeping his arm in 90° flexion, keeping his heels in contact with the ground, without disturbing the parallelism of the arm to the wall, and maintaining his balance. The distance between the shoulder and the fingertip is recorded in cm.
Measured: two day
Timed up and go test
Timed up and go test is used to evaluate mobility and fall risk in elderly people. The test is performed with a comfortable shoe that the patient wears daily, and the patient is allowed to use a walking aid if necessary. The test is performed by recording the time in seconds (sec.) between giving the "go" command while the individual is sitting in the chair, getting up without holding on to the arms of the chair, returning after walking in a predetermined 3-meter area, and sitting on the chair again without support.
Measured: two day
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Mar 2024
- Study start5 Mar 2024
- Primary completion15 May 2024
- Study completion25 May 2024
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for GeriatricStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Ataturk UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ataturk University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Birol Onal, Ataturk University
- Investigators
- Birol Önal, Dr, Study director, Ataturk University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06307769
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2024.02.42
- Status last verified
- Mar 2024
- First submitted
- 5 Mar 2024
- Last updated
- 11 Jun 2024
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Publications
Onal B, Kocaman AA. The validity and reliability of the 10-meter walk test with obstacles in community-dwelling older adults. Int J Rehabil Res. 2025 Jun 1;48(2):120-125. doi: 10.1097/MRR.0000000000000665. Epub 2025 Apr 28.
PubMed 40177963
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 11 Jun 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Examining the Use of the 10-meter Walking Test With Obstacle in Geriatric Individuals.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06307769
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2024.02.42
- Keywords
- Geriatric Individuals, Balance, Assessment
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Ataturk UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 5 Mar 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 May 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 25 May 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 13 Mar 2024 (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.
Balance and fall problems are one of the most common geriatric syndromes in the elderly. Falls are one of the leading factors causing mortality in the elderly. One-third of individuals aged sixty-five and over fall once or more every year. When the causes of death in elderly individuals are examined; Accidents come in fifth place, and 2/3 of these accidents occur due to falls. The frequency of falls increases with age in 22% of individuals between the ages of 65-69. This rate is stated as 31% between the ages of seventy-five and seventy-nine, and 40% between the ages of 80-84.
Geriatric individuals may be at risk of falling in different situations, often inside and outside the home. Falls generally occur more frequently in indoor areas such as bathrooms, kitchens and bedrooms. In these areas, falls caused by potentially dangerous factors such as slippery floors, carpet edges, and high thresholds are more common. A frequent fall occurs when jumping over an obstacle. Factors such as poor balance, vision problems or reduced muscle strength when overcoming obstacles can increase the risk of falling in this situation. The ability of geriatric individuals to overcome obstacles during daily activities is an important factor determining quality of life. Climbing stairs or crossing high thresholds is an important part of daily living activities and poses a risk of falling. Therefore, determining the stair height threshold and assessing obstacle crossing skills should be considered effective measures. When the literature is examined, clinicians generally prefer simpler functional tests because assessments involving disabilities take a long time to be administered, involve some equipment, and also require training to perform the assessment. In the literature, there is currently a version of the functional tests that is applied only by adding obstacles to the timed get up and go test. Thanks to this test, the ability of geriatric individuals to overcome obstacles can be evaluated and people can be trained with this test. For this reason, we wanted to determine the suitability of the 10-meter walking test, which is frequently used in geriatric individuals, when applied with the addition of an obstacle.
Detailed description
Balance and fall frequency in geriatric individuals is an important health problem that occurs as a natural consequence of aging. Factors such as decrease in muscle mass, decrease in bone density and changes in sensory organs with aging can negatively affect balance. This may increase the risk of falls in the geriatric population. Falls can cause serious injuries and loss of independent living skills. Therefore, it is important to evaluate balance and fall risk in geriatric individuals, develop preventive strategies and implement appropriate rehabilitation programs.
Geriatric individuals may be at risk of falling in different situations, often inside and outside the home. Falls generally occur more frequently in indoor areas such as bathrooms, kitchens and bedrooms. In these areas, falls caused by potentially dangerous factors such as slippery floors, carpet edges, and thresholds are more common. Another situation occurs when passing over an obstacle. Factors such as poor balance, vision problems or decreased muscle strength when overcoming obstacles can increase the risk of falling in this situation. The ability of geriatric individuals to overcome obstacles during daily activities is an important factor determining quality of life. Climbing stairs or crossing high thresholds is an important part of daily living activities and poses a risk of falling. Therefore, determining the stair height threshold and assessing obstacle crossing skills should be considered effective measures. When the literature is examined, clinicians generally prefer simpler functional tests because assessments involving disabilities take a long time to be administered, involve some equipment, and also require training to perform the assessment. In the literature, there is currently a version of the functional tests that is applied only by adding obstacles to the timed get up and go test. For this reason, we wanted to determine the suitability of the 10-meter walking test, which is frequently used in geriatric individuals, when applied with the addition of an obstacle.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Geriatric Group | – | –balance assessment |
| Control Group | – | –balance assessment |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 30 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- The study will consist of 2 groups. The first group is geriatric individuals over the age of 65, and the second group is young healthy adults between the ages of 30-65.
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Individuals aged 65 and over,
- For the young adult group, individuals between the ages of 30-65
- Individuals who volunteer to participate in the research,
- Individuals without any neurological disease,
- Individuals who do not have cooperation and communication problems
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Those with neurological problems (patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Dementia, MS)
- Those with perceptual problems
- Individuals with cooperation and communication problems will not be included.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Ten Meter Walk Test
Time frame: two day
It is a test used to evaluate walking speed. Participants are instructed to walk at a normal walking pace before starting the test (if they use a device for walking support, they are allowed to walk with it). The clock starts when the participant's foot crosses the line at the beginning of the 10-meter course and stops when it crosses the line at the end of the course. Two measurements are made and the average walking speed is calculated in meters per second (m/s) (1). During the test, the test will also be performed with disabilities by adding 5 and 17 cm obstacles in addition to the original test. In this way, the use of the test applied by adding 5 and 17 cm obstacles will be evaluated in geriatric individuals.
3 secondary outcomes
Berg Balance Scale
Time frame: two day
Functional Reach Test
Time frame: two day
Timed up and go test
Time frame: two day
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 Jun 2024.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 40177963Onal B, Kocaman AA. The validity and reliability of the 10-meter walk test with obstacles in community-dwelling older adults. Int J Rehabil Res. 2025 Jun 1;48(2):120-125. doi: 10.1097/MRR.0000000000000665. Epub 2025 Apr 28.
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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.
Birol Önal, Dr study director
Ataturk University
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 Geriatric and Balance, run by Ataturk 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 5 inclusion and 3 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 Jun 2024. 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?
Ten Meter Walk Test (time frame: two day). 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 NCT06307769, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 Jun 2024.