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NCT Number: NCT04819282

Mask Usage and Physical Performance During COVID-19 Pandemic in Geriatrics

In the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of masks in daily life has become an important issue. The most important measure taken to prevent contagion is the use of masks. The aim of the study is to determine the effects of surgical masks used in every moment of life on physical performance in elderly individuals.

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Key information

Conditions

Exercise Capacity Geriatric Mask

Age range

65 year–85 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

KTO Karatay University

Konya, Karatay, 42030, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Physical performance measurements were carried out by a physiotherapist using the Senior Fitness Test (SFT). Participants were informed about the procedure of the test. All participants performed two evaluation sessions by the SFT with and without using a surgical mask. The participants were randomly selected to perform the test whether with or without the surgical mask at first. The sessions were held at least 24 hours apart to prevent fatigue.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • geriatrics who had a score of ≥24 in the Mini Mental Test
  • which evaluates the cognitive levels of individuals over the age of 65
  • who were sufficient to perform physical function tests
  • who had not been diagnosed with COVID-19 before

Exclusion criteria

  • participants with severe respiratory disease (tuberculosis, severe COPD or bronchiectasis),
  • uncontrolled cardiac arrhythmia, unstable angina, heart failure, severe kidney disease, neurological disorders that could cause consciousness change
  • whose disease could not be controlled with medication

Treatment and study plan

senior fitness test

Diagnostic Test

Senior Fitness Test, simple and easy to use, was used to evaluate physical performance.

Primary outcomes

  1. Senior Fitness Test-Arm Curl

    Time frame: Baseline

    Upper extremity strength

  2. Senior Fitness Test-Chair Stand Up and Sitting

    Time frame: Baseline

    Dynamic balance

  3. Senior Fitness Test-Chair Sit and Reach

    Time frame: Baseline

    Lower extremity flexibility

  4. Senior Fitness Test-Back Scratch

    Time frame: Baseline

    Upper extremity flexibility

  5. Senior Fitness Test-Eight Foot Up and Go

    Time frame: Baseline

    Dynamic agility

  6. Senior Fitness Test-Two-Minute Step Test

    Time frame: Baseline

    Aerobic endurance

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

KTO Karatay University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Use of Surgical Masks in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Does it Affect Physical Performance in Geriatrics?

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2021
First posted
Mar 26, 2021
Registry last updated
Apr 1, 2021

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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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