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GeriatricNCT07562919

Comparison of Physical Performance, Balance, and Functional Mobility Parameters According to Walking Speed in Geriatric Individuals

An observational study of Geriatric and Elderly (People Aged 65 or More), run by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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Opening soon. The study is approved but enrolment has not started yet. Sites may already take enquiries.

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Trial summary

The aim of this study is to examine the determining role of walking speed on physical performance parameters in individuals aged 65 and over. The study aims to compare flexibility, lower extremity muscle strength (5-count sit-stand test), static balance (single-leg balance), upper extremity muscle strength (hand… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 65 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Geriatric, Elderly (People Aged 65 or More)
What is being tested?
Assessments
How many people
76 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
1 May 2026to 30 Aug 2026
How long will I take part?
1 Week
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: Geriatric individuals aged 65 and over who meet the inclusion criteria for the study.

Who may be able to join

  • Being 65 years of age or older
  • Being able to perform walking functions
  • Having sufficient mobility to perform the physical performance tests included in the research, such as 5 sit-stand tests, TUG (Trip and Go) tests, and stair climbing/descending tests. • Having a walking speed of at least 0.4 m/s or more as a result of the 4 Meter Walking Test (having limited or independent mobility within the community).
  • Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study and providing informed consent.

Who cannot join

  • Having a history of advanced cognitive impairment or diagnosed dementia that would impair the ability to understand and follow test instructions.
  • Those diagnosed with moderate or severe cognitive impairment (MMSE < 24 and/or MoCA < 21)
  • Having a walking speed below 0.4 m/s on the 4-Meter Walk Test (individuals who are wheelchair-bound or bedridden).
  • Advanced Parkinson's disease, active stroke sequelae, lower extremity fracture within the last 6 months, or a history of acute orthopedic surgery that primarily affects motor performance and balance.
  • Those with severe hearing or vision loss
  • Individuals experiencing significant difficulty communicating
  • Participants who did not sign the voluntary consent form

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

GULFİDAN TOKGÖZ, Lecturer, PhD (c) contact

0552 022 76 32

gulfidan.tokgoz@gmail.com

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site

  • Balıkesir University

    Balıkesir

    GULFİDAN TOKGÖZ, Lecturer, PhD (c), 0552 022 76 32, gulfidan.tokgoz@gmail.com

    Nilay ARMAN, Assoc. Prof. Dr., +905534558707

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Comparison of Physical Performance, Balance, and Functional Mobility Parameters According to Walking Speed Threshold Values in Geriatric Individuals

The aim of this study is to examine the determining role of walking speed on physical performance parameters in individuals aged 65 and over. The study aims to compare flexibility, lower extremity muscle strength (5-count sit-stand test), static balance (single-leg balance), upper extremity muscle strength (hand grip), dynamic balance (FUT), functional mobility (TUG), and stair climbing/climbing skills in individuals with walking speeds of 0.4-0.8 m/s (limited community mobility) and above 0.8 m/s (independent community mobility).

Read the detailed description

Although the relationships between walking speed and individual physical parameters have been studied in the geriatric literature, comprehensive analyses comparing multidimensional parameters such as flexibility, static-dynamic balance, hand grip strength, and stair activity performance in groups separated according to walking speed threshold values (0.4-0.8 m/s and >0.8 m/s) are needed. This study aims to identify which physical components show the most significant deficits when walking speed decreases, thereby providing a scientific basis for clinical assessment processes and personalized preventive rehabilitation programs.

Being tested
Assessments
Keywords
walkinp speed, physical fıtness, geriatric, elderly

What participants receive

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

  • AssessmentsOther

    Assessments will be conducted after obtaining voluntary consent from the participants. The physical performance tests to be applied within the scope of the research will be carried out by the research team within the framework of internationally accepted standard protocols whose validity and reliability have been proven in the geriatric population.

Study groups in NCT07562919
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Geriartric IndivıdualsGeriatric individuals aged 65 and over who meet the inclusion criteria for the study.
Receives: Other: Assessments

What is being measured

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

  1. 4-Meter Walk Test (Walking Speed Measurement)

    Walking speed will be assessed using the 4-Meter Walk Test, a key indicator of functional mobility in geriatric individuals. Participants will be asked to walk a 4-meter test area in the center at their "natural and comfortable walking speed," using 1-meter "acceleration" zones at the beginning and 1-meter "deceleration" zones at the end of a 6-meter flat course. The measurement will be recorded with a stopwatch the moment the participant's foot crosses the 4-meter marked area, and the result will be calculated in m/s (Studenski et al., 2011).

    Measured: 1 week

Secondary outcomes (7)

  1. Time Sit-Stand Test (5STS):

    To assess lower extremity muscle strength and balance, participants will be asked to stand up and sit down as quickly as possible, five times consecutively, from a standard chair 43-45 cm high, with their arms crossed over their chest. The timer will start with the "start" command and end when the fifth sitting is completed (Bohannon, 2006).

    Measured: 1 week

  2. Timed Up and Go (TUG):

    To measure functional mobility, the participant will get up from the chair, walk a distance of 3 meters, return, and sit back down in the chair. This time will be recorded in seconds using a stopwatch (Podsiadlo \& Richardson, 1991).

    Measured: 1 week

  3. Functional Reach Test (FUT/FRT)

    To measure static balance and stability limits, the maximum distance the participant can reach without losing balance and without taking a step, while standing next to a wall with the shoulder flexed at 90 degrees, will be measured (Duncan et al., 1990).

    Measured: 1 week

  4. Single Leg Balance Test (Right and Left):

    Participants' static balance will be determined by recording the "time they can stand on one leg" (maximum 60 seconds) with their eyes open and hands on their hips, on both their dominant and non-dominant legs (Springer et al., 2007).

    Measured: 1 week

  5. Flexibility (Sit-and-Reach Test):

    To measure hamstring and lower back flexibility, the participant will sit in a long, straight position, reaching forward without bending their knees. The distance reached by their fingertips will be recorded on a "sit-and-reach bench" (Wells \& Dillon, 1952).

    Measured: 1 week

  6. Stair Climbing Test

    To assess high-level mobility, participants will be recorded in seconds for safely and as quickly as possible ascending and descending a staircase of standard step height [a specified number of steps, e.g., 10 steps] (Nightingale et al., 2003).

    Measured: 1 week

  7. Strength Measurement (Hand Grip Strength):

    Upper extremity muscle strength will be measured using a digital hand dynamometer according to the ASHT (American Society of Hand Therapists) protocol. Participants will be asked to grip with maximum force while sitting upright, with shoulder adduction and elbow 90 degrees flexed. Three repetitions will be performed for each hand, and the average of these measurements in kilograms (kg) will be included in the analysis (Roberts et al., 2011; Cruz-Jentoft et al., 2019).

    Measured: 1 week

Timeline

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

  1. First posted1 May 2026
  2. Study start1 May 2026 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion15 May 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion30 Aug 2026 (estimated)

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
Other
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
76 participants (estimated)
Target duration
1 Week
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07562919
Sponsor's protocol ID
2026/46
Status last verified
Apr 2026
First submitted
25 Apr 2026
Last updated
1 May 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Middleton A, Fritz SL, Lusardi M. Walking speed: the functional vital sign. J Aging Phys Act. 2015 Apr;23(2):314-22. doi: 10.1123/japa.2013-0236. Epub 2014 May 2.

    PubMed 24812254

  • Abellan van Kan G, Rolland Y, Andrieu S, Bauer J, Beauchet O, Bonnefoy M, Cesari M, Donini LM, Gillette Guyonnet S, Inzitari M, Nourhashemi F, Onder G, Ritz P, Salva A, Visser M, Vellas B. Gait speed at usual pace as a predictor of adverse outcomes in community-dwelling older people an International Academy on Nutrition and Aging (IANA) Task Force. J Nutr Health Aging. 2009 Dec;13(10):881-9. doi: 10.1007/s12603-009-0246-z.

    PubMed 19924348

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Geriatric and Elderly (People Aged 65 or More), run by Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa 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 4 inclusion and 7 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 1 May 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 GULFİDAN TOKGÖZ, Lecturer, PhD (c) (0552 022 76 32, gulfidan.tokgoz@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

4-Meter Walk Test (Walking Speed Measurement) (time frame: 1 week). 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 NCT07562919, which also lists 2 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 1 May 2026.

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