Older Adults (65 Years and Older)NCT07520084
Predictors of Climate Change Health Literacy in Older Individuals
An observational study of Older Adults (65 Years and Older), run by Pamukkale University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to identify predictors of climate change health literacy in older adults. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 65 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Older Adults (65 Years and Older)
- How many people
- 159 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 25 Mar 2026to 15 Sep 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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: Older adults
Who may be able to join
- Volunteering to participate in the study
- Inclusion of elderly individuals who score 6 or higher on the Hodkinson Mental Test.
- Exclusion Criteria:- older adults who cannot be contacted due to reasons such as Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or psychosis
- Having another chronic illness that may cause pain (rheumatic diseases, hemiplegia, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, etc.)
- Having a neurological disease (hemiplegia, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, vertigo, epilepsy, etc.)
- Being blind
- Having an orthopedic, neurological, or intellectual disability
Who cannot join
None listed.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Pamukkale University
Denizli, Center, 20160
Elif Gur Kabul, Assoc Prof, 02762212144 ext. +902762212144, elifgur1988@hotmail.com
About this study
The aim of this study is to identify predictors of climate change health literacy in older adults.
Read the detailed description
The study will include at least 159 elderly individuals aged 65 and over. Assessments will be conducted via face-to-face interviews. After recording the demographic information of the participants, cognitive functions will be assessed using the Hodkinson Mental Test, climate change health literacy using the Climate Change Health Literacy Scale, anxiety level using the Climate Change Anxiety Scale, physical activity level using the Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity, dyspnea level using the Modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale, and mental fatigue using the Mental Fatigue Scale. Assessments are planned to be completed in approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Conditions
- Older Adults (65 Years and Older)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Group I | Older adults |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Hodkinson Mental Test
The test consists of 10 questions in total. A high score indicates a proficiency in cognitive problems.
Measured: 5 minutes
Climate Change Health Literacy Scale
The scale consists of 24 questions. The lowest possible score is 24, and the highest possible score is 120.
Measured: 10 minutes
Climate Change Anxiety Scale
It consists of 22 questions and a 4-factor structure. A higher score on this scale indicates increased concern about climate change.
Measured: 8 minutes
Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity
It consists of 9 items and is answered with "yes" or "no". It is divided into two parts. The first part assesses aerobic capacity. The second part assesses muscle strength and flexibility.
Measured: 5 minutes
Secondary outcomes (2)
Modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale
It consists of five points. The patient rates respiratory distress on a scale of 0 (no shortness of breath) to 4 (shortness of breath during activities such as being homebound and dressing).
Measured: 5 minutes
Mental Fatigue Scale
The survey consists of 15 questions in total, and the scoring is obtained by summing the scores from the first 14 questions. The last question is evaluated as yes or no. Based on the total score, it is classified as follows: 0 - 10 = no mental fatigue problem, 10.5 - 14.5 = mild mental fatigue, 15 - 20 = quite severe mental fatigue, ≥ 20.5 = severe mental fatigue.
Measured: 10 minutes
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Apr 2026
- Study start25 Mar 2026
- Primary completion15 Aug 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion15 Sep 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Older Adults (65 Years and Older)Studies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Pamukkale 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
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 159 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Pamukkale University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Elif Gur Kabul, Pamukkale University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07520084
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Climate change in older adults
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 2 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 9 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Predictors of Climate Change Health Literacy in Older Individuals
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07520084
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Climate change in older adults
- Conditions
- Older Adults (65 Years and Older)
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 159 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Pamukkale UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 25 Mar 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Aug 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 15 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 9 Apr 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.
The aim of this study is to identify predictors of climate change health literacy in older adults.
Detailed description
The study will include at least 159 elderly individuals aged 65 and over. Assessments will be conducted via face-to-face interviews. After recording the demographic information of the participants, cognitive functions will be assessed using the Hodkinson Mental Test, climate change health literacy using the Climate Change Health Literacy Scale, anxiety level using the Climate Change Anxiety Scale, physical activity level using the Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity, dyspnea level using the Modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale, and mental fatigue using the Mental Fatigue Scale. Assessments are planned to be completed in approximately 15-20 minutes.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group I | – | –Older adults |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 65 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
- Study population
- Older adults
Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Volunteering to participate in the study
- Inclusion of elderly individuals who score 6 or higher on the Hodkinson Mental Test.
- Exclusion Criteria:- older adults who cannot be contacted due to reasons such as Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or psychosis
- Having another chronic illness that may cause pain (rheumatic diseases, hemiplegia, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, etc.)
- Having a neurological disease (hemiplegia, Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, vertigo, epilepsy, etc.)
Key exclusion criteria (0 listed)
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
Hodkinson Mental Test
Time frame: 5 minutes
The test consists of 10 questions in total. A high score indicates a proficiency in cognitive problems.
Climate Change Health Literacy Scale
Time frame: 10 minutes
The scale consists of 24 questions. The lowest possible score is 24, and the highest possible score is 120.
Climate Change Anxiety Scale
Time frame: 8 minutes
It consists of 22 questions and a 4-factor structure. A higher score on this scale indicates increased concern about climate change.
Rapid Assessment of Physical Activity
Time frame: 5 minutes
It consists of 9 items and is answered with "yes" or "no". It is divided into two parts. The first part assesses aerobic capacity. The second part assesses muscle strength and flexibility.
2 secondary outcomes
Modified Medical Research Council Dyspnea Scale
Time frame: 5 minutes
Mental Fatigue Scale
Time frame: 10 minutes
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 9 Apr 2026.
- 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.
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 Older Adults (65 Years and Older), run by Pamukkale 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 7 inclusion and 0 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Apr 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Elif Gur Kabul, Assoc Professor (+902762212144 ext. +902762212144, elifgur1988@hotmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Hodkinson Mental Test (time frame: 5 minutes). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. 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 9 Apr 2026.