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NCT Number: NCT03791047

Evaluation of Muscle Thickness and Balance in Young and Older Adults

This study evaluates muscle thickness of trunk and lower limb and balance in young and older healthy adults. The participants will be evaluated muscle thickness for 14 different muscle and balance which evaluated by computerized force plate system.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy Balance; Distorted

Age range

18 year–90 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Ozden Ozkal

Ankara, 06100, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Aging had an adverse affect on musculoskeletal system and balance parameters. Decreased muscle strength or thickness negatively affect person's balance control. But there are no information in the literature about the relationships between muscle thickness and balance in healthy subjects. In addition to, it is not known which muscle responsible for balance. Therefore, this study will evaluate muscle thickness via ultrasonography and balance in young and older adults. Balance will be evaluated computerized Balance system. Muscle thickness for different 14 muscle ( diaphragm, transversus abdominis,multifidus, longissimus, quadratus lumborum, rectus abdominis, external and internal obliques, rectus femoris, vastus intermedius, vastus lateralis, tibialis anterior, gastrocnemius, soleus) will be evaluated by ultrasonography at the right side. Only diaphram muscle will be evaluated both right and left side.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

For Young Adults:

  • To be a volunteer to participate
  • to be an aged 18-40 years old.

Inclusion criteria

For Older Adults:

  • To be a volunteer to participate
  • to be an aged 65-90 years old.

Exclusion criteria

  • Walking with assist device
  • Having a visual deficits
  • Having an orthopedic problems that affect balance
  • Having a neurological disorders
  • Having a musculoskeletal disorders that affect balance
  • Having an undergone orthopedic surgery

Treatment and study plan

Balance analysis

Other

Balance analysis is assessment method to estimate fall of risk and deterioration of postural control.

Primary outcomes

  1. Limits of Stability

    Time frame: 15 minutes

    Limits of stability test evaluates dynamic balance of participants. Computerized balance system measured limits of stability for forward, backward, right and left side movements. It calculates the maximum distance a person can lean without losing balance. The unit of measure is centimeters. The higher value is indicated the better balance.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Muscle thickness

    Time frame: 30 minutes

    Muscle thickness in millimeters by Ultrasound

  2. Postural Sway

    Time frame: 15 minutes

    Postural sway in centimeters by computerized balance system

  3. Fear of falling

    Time frame: 15 minutes

    Fear of Falling will be evaluated by Fall Efficacy Scale - International is a questionnaire that assesses fear of falling. The total scores range from 16 "absence of concern" to 64 "extreme concern.

  4. Joint position sense

    Time frame: 15 minutes

    Knee joint position sense test will be evaluated using an isokinetic dynamometer. The testing included passive positioning performed by the assessor and active-repositioning performed by the participants. As the difference between the target degree and the degree is increased, the sense of position worsens.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hacettepe University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Relationship Between Muscle Thickness and Dynamic Balance in Young and Older Adults

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2019
Study completion
2019
First posted
Jan 2, 2019
Registry last updated
Mar 12, 2019

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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