AgingNCT06733818
Physical Function From the Perspective of Active Ageing
An observational study of Aging and Physical Functional Performance, run by Suleyman Demirel University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate physical function from the perspective of active aging as well as to determine the relationship between physical activity and physical performance in the context of active aging. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 55 to 95 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Aging, Physical Functional Performance, Physical Activity
- What is being tested?
- Functional assessment of physical performance
- How many people
- 455 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 4 Jan 2024to 10 Sep 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 55 to 95 years
- All sexes
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: The study was conducted with individuals aged 65 and over residing in the Isparta province of Turkey. The study population comprised voluntary individuals aged 65 years and over who scored 24 points or more on the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) and demonstrated an ability to comprehend the instructions provided.
Who may be able to join
- Individuals aged 65 years and over who scored 24 points or more on the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) and demonstrated an ability to comprehend the instructions provided.
Who cannot join
- Individuals who were diagnosed with a neurological disorder, had undergone surgery within the past six months, had been diagnosed with cancer, lacked the capacity for verbal communication, or had severe vision impairment were excluded from the study
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Suleyman Demirel University Faculty of Health Sciences Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department
Isparta, Merkez, 38500
About this study
Official title: The Evaluation of the Levels of Physical Function in Older Adults From the Perspective of Active Ageing
The aim of this study is to evaluate physical function from the perspective of active aging as well as to determine the relationship between physical activity and physical performance in the context of active aging.
This cross-sectional study was conducted with the participation of 215 (47.3%) males and 230 (52.7%) females, with a mean age of 69.09±8.59 years. Functional assessment of physical performance (Alusti), Physical Activity Scale for Elderly (PASE), and University of Jyvaskyla Active Ageing Scale (UJACAS) were employed to assess physical function and active aging levels of the elderly.
- Being tested
- Functional assessment of physical performance
- Medical subject headings
- Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Functional assessment of physical performanceOther
Functional assessment of physical performance was performed with the Alusti test. This 10-question test was developed to assess physical performance in the geriatric population 13 and has been validated in Turkish 14. This test evaluates limb range of motion and muscle strength, ability to move from supine to sitting position, sitting balance, ability to stand up from sitting position, standing, walking, walking distance, ability to stand on tandem and single leg with eyes closed. The results of this test, which is scored out of 100, indicate the level of activity. 0-30, interpreted as totally dependent; 31-40, highly dependent; 41-50, moderately dependent; 51-60, slightly dependent; 61-75, good activity; 76-90, very good activity; and 91-100, excellent activity.
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Active Ageing Scale
Active ageing was assessed using the University of Jyvaskyla Active Ageing Scale (UJACAS), developed by Rantanen et al. 15, and validated in Turkish 1. The scale consists of 17 questions and 4 subscales developed to measure active ageing. The subscales that question the main criteria of active ageing are goals (what they want to do), functional capacity (what they can do), opportunity (perceived opportunities to do activities), and activities (what they do). Participants are asked to rate the questions on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 4 (highest) for the last 4 weeks, and scoring is done accordingly. The subscales are scored between 0-68 and the total score between 0-247, with high scores associated with high levels of active ageing.
Measured: Up to 2 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Dec 2024
- Study start4 Jan 2024
- Primary completion28 Jun 2024
- Study completion10 Sep 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 AgingStudies 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
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 455 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Suleyman Demirel University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Tahir Keskin , Pt, PhD, Suleyman Demirel University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06733818
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- SuleymanDUtahirkeskin05
- Status last verified
- Dec 2024
- First submitted
- 10 Dec 2024
- Last updated
- 13 Dec 2024
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Keskin T, Ergan M, Baskurt Z, Baskurt F. The evaluation of the levels of physical function in older adults from the perspective of active aging. Geriatr Nurs. 2026 Apr;69:103845. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2026.103845. Epub 2026 Jan 23.
PubMed 41579661
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Dec 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Evaluation of the Levels of Physical Function in Older Adults From the Perspective of Active Ageing
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06733818
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- SuleymanDUtahirkeskin05
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 455 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Suleyman Demirel UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 4 Jan 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 28 Jun 2024 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 Sep 2024 (actual)
- First posted
- 13 Dec 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.
The aim of this study is to evaluate physical function from the perspective of active aging as well as to determine the relationship between physical activity and physical performance in the context of active aging.
This cross-sectional study was conducted with the participation of 215 (47.3%) males and 230 (52.7%) females, with a mean age of 69.09±8.59 years. Functional assessment of physical performance (Alusti), Physical Activity Scale for Elderly (PASE), and University of Jyvaskyla Active Ageing Scale (UJACAS) were employed to assess physical function and active aging levels of the elderly.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 55 to 95 years
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- The study was conducted with individuals aged 65 and over residing in the Isparta province of Turkey. The study population comprised voluntary individuals aged 65 years and over who scored 24 points or more on the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) and demonstrated an ability to comprehend the instructions provided.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Individuals aged 65 years and over who scored 24 points or more on the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) and demonstrated an ability to comprehend the instructions provided.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Individuals who were diagnosed with a neurological disorder, had undergone surgery within the past six months, had been diagnosed with cancer, lacked the capacity for verbal communication, or had severe vision impairment were excluded from the study
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Functional assessment of physical performanceFunctional assessment of physical performance was performed with the Alusti test. This 10-question test was developed to assess physical performance in the geriatric population 13 and has been validated in Turkish 14. This test evaluates limb range of motion and muscle strength, ability to move from supine to sitting position, sitting balance, ability to stand up from sitting position, standing, walking, walking distance, ability to stand on tandem and single leg with eyes closed. The results of this test, which is scored out of 100, indicate the level of activity. 0-30, interpreted as totally dependent; 31-40, highly dependent; 41-50, moderately dependent; 51-60, slightly dependent; 61-75, good activity; 76-90, very good activity; and 91-100, excellent activity. | Other | – |
Primary outcome
Active Ageing Scale
Time frame: Up to 2 months
Active ageing was assessed using the University of Jyvaskyla Active Ageing Scale (UJACAS), developed by Rantanen et al. 15, and validated in Turkish 1. The scale consists of 17 questions and 4 subscales developed to measure active ageing. The subscales that question the main criteria of active ageing are goals (what they want to do), functional capacity (what they can do), opportunity (perceived opportunities to do activities), and activities (what they do). Participants are asked to rate the questions on a scale from 0 (lowest) to 4 (highest) for the last 4 weeks, and scoring is done accordingly. The subscales are scored between 0-68 and the total score between 0-247, with high scores associated with high levels of active ageing.
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 13 Dec 2024.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 41579661Keskin T, Ergan M, Baskurt Z, Baskurt F. The evaluation of the levels of physical function in older adults from the perspective of active aging. Geriatr Nurs. 2026 Apr;69:103845. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2026.103845. Epub 2026 Jan 23.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
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 Aging and Physical Functional Performance, run by Suleyman Demirel 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 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 13 Dec 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?
Active Ageing Scale (time frame: Up to 2 months). 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 NCT06733818, 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 13 Dec 2024; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 29 Oct 2026.