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NCT Number: NCT05758792

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

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Old Age; Debility Age-Related Sarcopenia Frailty Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Age range

65 year–85 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Pamukkale University

Denizli, Pamukkale, 20160, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

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.

Who can participate

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

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.

Treatment and study plan

Muscle Quality Index

Other

Evaluations are applied to older adults to compare the results of muscle quality.

Other names: Lower Extremity Functional Scale, International Fall Efficiency Scale

Primary outcomes

  1. Muscle Quality Index

    Time frame: 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

    Time frame: 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

    Time frame: 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.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Pamukkale University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Does Poor Muscle Quality in Older Women Affect Fall Concern and Lower Extremity Functionality?

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2022
First posted
Mar 7, 2023
Registry last updated
Mar 7, 2023

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