Muscle Quality, Fall Concern and Lower Extremity Functionality in Older Women

• Sponsor: Pamukkale University (Other)
• Overall Status: Completed
• CT.gov ID: NCT05758792
• Collaborator: (none)
• Enrollment: 168
• Location: 1
• Actual Duration (Months): 19.2
• Patients Per Site Per Month: 8.8

Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of muscle quality on fear of fall, and lower extremity functionality in older women. The differences between muscle quality, fear of falling and lower extremity functionality in the elderly male and female participating in the study were investigated. Older women had worse muscle quality, higher fall concern and less lower extremity functionality than older men.

Condition or Disease	Intervention/Treatment	Phase
Old Age; Debility; Age-Related Sarcopenia	Other: Muscle Quality Index

Detailed Description

The effects of muscle quality and lower extremity functionality, and fear of falling in older women are not well-known compared to older men in the same age group. The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of muscle quality on lower extremity functionality and fear of falling in older women. 168 age-matched older adults participated in the study. The muscle quality Index, fear of fall, and lower extremity functionality were evaluated. The results of older women and men were compared.

Study Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Actual Enrollment: 168 participants
• Observational Model: Cohort
• Time Perspective: Retrospective
• Official Title: Does Poor Muscle Quality in Older Women Affect Fall Concern and Lower Extremity Functionality?
• Actual Study Start Date: Jan 20, 2021
• Actual Primary Completion Date: Aug 30, 2021
• Actual Study Completion Date: Aug 26, 2022

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

1. Muscle Quality Index [6 months]

   Muscle Quality Index scored is calculated through anthropometric measurements of older adults. The muscle quality depends on the formula as follows: MQI (Watts) = ((Leg length×0.4)×Body mass×gravity ×10)/ Five Times Sit To Stand.

2. Lower Extremity Functional Scale [6 months]

   LEFS presents 20 questions about daily living activities. The questionnaire was developed to assess lower extremity functionality and can be used in older adults.The minimum and maximum total score ranges from 0 to 80. High scores show high functional status.

3. International Fall Efficiency Scale [6 months]

   The scale consist of items about fall concern during daily living activities. The minimum and maximum total score ranges from 16 to 64. High scores represents high fall concern.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: 65 Years to 85 Years
• Sexes Eligible for Study: All

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being 65 years old or older

• Having no neurological, orthopedic, communicational,

• Mental disability that affects the evaluations.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Incomplete data and older adults not agreeing to participate in the study.

Contacts and Locations

Locations

	Site	City	State	Country	Postal Code
1	Pamukkale University	Denizli	Pamukkale	Turkey	20160

Sponsors and Collaborators

• Pamukkale University

Investigators

• Principal Investigator: Güzin Kara Çakıcı, PhD, Pamukkale University

Study Documents (Full-Text)

None provided.

More Information

Publications

None provided.

• Responsible Party: Güzin Kara, PT., PhD., Pamukkale University
• ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05758792
• Other Study ID Numbers: 60116787-020/71654
• First Posted: Mar 7, 2023
• Last Update Posted: Mar 7, 2023
• Last Verified: Mar 1, 2023

• Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement: No
• Plan to Share IPD: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: No
• Additional relevant MeSH terms: Sarcopenia; Frailty

Study Results

No Results Posted as of Mar 7, 2023