Physical Fitness and Balance in Older AdultsNCT07429877
The Relationships Between Physical Fitness and Static and Dynamic Balance in Geriatric Individuals
An observational study of Physical Fitness and Balance in Older Adults, run by Hasan Kalyoncu University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study looked at the relationship between physical fitness and balance in older adults aged 65 years and over. Balance problems are common in older people and can increase the risk of falls and injuries. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 65 to 84 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Physical Fitness and Balance in Older Adults
- How many people
- 153 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Jan 2025to 1 Nov 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 to 84 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Older adult
Study population: The study population consisted of community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years and older who attended a geriatric outpatient clinic. Participants were ambulatory, able to follow instructions, and provided written informed consent. Individuals with conditions that could significantly affect balance performance were excluded.
Who may be able to join
- Participants aged 65 years and older.
- Community-dwelling older adults.
- Able to walk independently with or without an assistive device.
- Able to understand and follow verbal instructions.
- Provided written informed consent to participate in the study.
Who cannot join
- Presence of balance disorders related to vestibular, neurological, or orthopedic diseases.
- Severe visual or hearing impairment that could affect balance assessment.
- Diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Presence of psychiatric disorders that could interfere with participation.
- Language or communication barriers preventing completion of the assessments.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Inonu University Turgut Ozal Medical Center
Malatya, 4400
About this study
Official title: The Relationships Between the Physical Fitness Levels of Geriatric Individuals and Their Static and Dynamic Balance
This study looked at the relationship between physical fitness and balance in older adults aged 65 years and over. Balance problems are common in older people and can increase the risk of falls and injuries.
In this study, participants performed simple physical fitness tests, such as walking, standing up from a chair, arm strength, and flexibility tests. Balance was evaluated using standing on one leg and simple movement-based balance tests.
Read more
The study aimed to understand whether better physical fitness is related to better balance. The results showed that some aspects of physical fitness were related to dynamic balance (balance during movement), but not to static balance (standing still).
The findings of this study may help health professionals better understand balance problems in older adults and support future research on fall prevention and healthy aging.
Read the detailed description
This cross-sectional observational study was conducted in a geriatric outpatient clinic to examine the relationships between physical fitness and balance in adults aged 65 years and older. Physical fitness was assessed using the Senior Fitness Test components (functional capacity, strength, flexibility, and agility). Static balance was assessed with a one-leg stand test, and dynamic balance was assessed with the functional reach test and the timed up and go test. The primary purpose of the study was to explore whether performance on physical fitness measures is associated with static and/or dynamic balance performance in older adults. This record represents a retrospectively registered observational study with completed participant assessments.
- Being tested
- No Interventions
- Keywords
- Geriatrics, Physical fitness, Dynamic balance, Static balance, Older adults
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
No InterventionsOther
No intervention was applied in this study. This was an observational study in which participants only underwent physical fitness and balance assessments without any therapeutic, behavioral, or exercise intervention.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Older adults | This observational cohort includes community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and older. Participants did not receive any intervention and underwent physical fitness assessments using the Senior Fitness Test and balance assessments including static and dynamic balance tests. Receives: Other: No Interventions |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Dynamic balance performance
Dynamic balance was assessed using the Functional Reach Test and the Timed Up and Go Test, which evaluate balance during movement and functional mobility in older adults.
Measured: Baseline and Week 3
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Feb 2026
- Study start1 Jan 2025
- Primary completion1 Sep 2025
- Study completion1 Nov 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Physical Fitness and Balance in Older AdultsStudies 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
- 153 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Hasan Kalyoncu University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, İlker DEMİR, Hasan Kalyoncu University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07429877
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2024-6854
- Status last verified
- Feb 2026
- First submitted
- 10 Feb 2026
- Last updated
- 24 Feb 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data will not be shared because participants did not provide consent for public data sharing, and the data contain sensitive personal and health-related information.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 24 Feb 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Relationships Between the Physical Fitness Levels of Geriatric Individuals and Their Static and Dynamic Balance
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07429877
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2024-6854
- Keywords
- Geriatrics, Physical fitness, Dynamic balance, Static balance, Older adults
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 153 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Hasan Kalyoncu UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Nov 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 24 Feb 2026 (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.
This study looked at the relationship between physical fitness and balance in older adults aged 65 years and over. Balance problems are common in older people and can increase the risk of falls and injuries.
In this study, participants performed simple physical fitness tests, such as walking, standing up from a chair, arm strength, and flexibility tests. Balance was evaluated using standing on one leg and simple movement-based balance tests.
The study aimed to understand whether better physical fitness is related to better balance. The results showed that some aspects of physical fitness were related to dynamic balance (balance during movement), but not to static balance (standing still).
The findings of this study may help health professionals better understand balance problems in older adults and support future research on fall prevention and healthy aging.
Detailed description
This cross-sectional observational study was conducted in a geriatric outpatient clinic to examine the relationships between physical fitness and balance in adults aged 65 years and older. Physical fitness was assessed using the Senior Fitness Test components (functional capacity, strength, flexibility, and agility). Static balance was assessed with a one-leg stand test, and dynamic balance was assessed with the functional reach test and the timed up and go test. The primary purpose of the study was to explore whether performance on physical fitness measures is associated with static and/or dynamic balance performance in older adults. This record represents a retrospectively registered observational study with completed participant assessments.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Older adults | – | Other: No InterventionsThis observational cohort includes community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and older. Participants did not receive any intervention and underwent physical fitness assessments using the Senior Fitness Test and balance assessments including static and dynamic balance tests. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 65 to 84 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
- Study population
- The study population consisted of community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years and older who attended a geriatric outpatient clinic. Participants were ambulatory, able to follow instructions, and provided written informed consent. Individuals with conditions that could significantly affect balance performance were excluded.
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Participants aged 65 years and older.
- Community-dwelling older adults.
- Able to walk independently with or without an assistive device.
- Able to understand and follow verbal instructions.
- Provided written informed consent to participate in the study.
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Presence of balance disorders related to vestibular, neurological, or orthopedic diseases.
- Severe visual or hearing impairment that could affect balance assessment.
- Diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Presence of psychiatric disorders that could interfere with participation.
- Language or communication barriers preventing completion of the assessments.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| No InterventionsNo intervention was applied in this study. This was an observational study in which participants only underwent physical fitness and balance assessments without any therapeutic, behavioral, or exercise intervention. | Other | Older adults |
Primary outcome
Dynamic balance performance
Time frame: Baseline and Week 3
Dynamic balance was assessed using the Functional Reach Test and the Timed Up and Go Test, which evaluate balance during movement and functional mobility in older adults.
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 24 Feb 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be shared because participants did not provide consent for public data sharing, and the data contain sensitive personal and health-related information.
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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 Physical Fitness and Balance in Older Adults, run by Hasan Kalyoncu 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 5 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 24 Feb 2026. 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?
Dynamic balance performance (time frame: Baseline and Week 3). 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 24 Feb 2026.