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NCT Number: NCT06400134

Coginitve and Physical Functions in Geriatric İndividuals

The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between cognitive functions with physical performance, grip strength, walking speed, mobility, and frailty in geriatric individuals.

Decline in cognitive function and decline in physical performance are generally associated with advanced age. Cognitive dysfunction is a natural consequence of ageing and is an important factor in maintaining quality of life and independence. Investigating the relationship between cognition, physical performance, mobility, and frailty has become a challenging issue in recent years. However, there is a need to further clarify the direction of this cognitive-motor link.

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Key information

Conditions

Cognitive Change Frailty Mobility Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Physical Performance

Age range

65 year–82 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Faculty of Health Sciences,Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Ankara, Esenboğa, Turkey (Türkiye)

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Volunteer healthy geriatric individuals aged 65 years and over
  • Able to walk independently

Exclusion criteria

  • Without neurological and rheumatological diseases,
  • Without acute musculoskeletal problems in the lower extremities

Treatment and study plan

Cognitive Function

Other

The Standardized Mini Mental Test (SMMT) was used to evaluate the cognitive status of the geriatric individuals'. In the test, which has a total score of 30, those with a score of 24 or less are recommended to be evaluated for dementia.

Physical Performance

Other

The Brief Physical Performance Battery (BPPB) was used to assess the physical performance of geriatric individuals. All three physical performance measures (balance, walking speed, getting up from the chair) were scored between 0-4 according to the duration of the activity, these scores were summed and the total score was determined between 0 (poor) and 12 (very good).

Grip Strength

Other

Muscle strength was assessed with a hand grip dynamometer. In the geriatric individuals, less than 30 kg for men and less than 20 kg for women was considered as low hand grip strength.

Walking speed

Other

Walking speed was assessed with the 6-metre walk test. Speed was calculated by dividing each known distance by the time it took for each individual, on each trial, to walk from the start to the end points marked on the floor and then converting to m/s.

Mobility

Other

The Time up Go test (TUG) was used for mobility. The risk of falling increases with increasing duration.

Fraility

Other

Frailty assessment was performed using the FRAIL scale.The scale was scored by giving 0 or 1 point according to the answer given. The higher the score, the greater the fraility.

Primary outcomes

  1. Cognition function

    Time frame: 4 month

    The Standardised Mini Mental Test, which evaluates cognitive functions, consists of a total of 30 points. Those who score 24 and below are evaluated for dementia.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Physical Performance

    Time frame: 4 month

    The Brief Physical Performance Battery (BPPB) was used to assess the physical performance.All three physical performance measures (balance, walking speed, getting up from the chair) were scored between 0-4 according to the duration of the activity, these scores were summed and the total score was determined between 0 (poor) and 12 (very good).

  2. Grip Strength

    Time frame: 4 month

    Muscle strength was assessed with a hand grip dynamometer. In the geriatric individuals, less than 30 kg for men and less than 20 kg for women was considered as low hand grip strength

  3. Walking speed

    Time frame: 1 month

    Walking speed was assessed with the 6-metre walk test. Speed was calculated by dividing each known distance by the time it took for each individual, on each trial, to walk from the start to the end points marked on the floor and then converting to m/s

  4. Mobility

    Time frame: 4 month

    The Time up Go test (TUG) was used for mobility. Completion in more than 12 seconds indicates a high fall risk in geriatric individuals

  5. Frailty

    Time frame: 4 month

    Frailty assessment was performed using the FRAIL scale. The scale was scored by giving 0 or 1 point according to the answer given. As a result, a total score of 0 was defined as normal, between 1-2 points as pre-frailty, and above 2 points as frail

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University

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Registry information

Official study title

Investigation of the Relationship of Cognitive Functions With Physical Performance, Grip Strength, Walking Speed, Mobility, and Frailty in Geriatric Individuals

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
May 6, 2024
Registry last updated
May 6, 2024

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