Inonu University Turgut Ozal Medical Center
Malatya, 4400, Turkey (Türkiye)
Completed
NCT Number: NCT07429877
The Relationships Between Physical Fitness and Static and Dynamic Balance in Geriatric Individuals
This study looked at the relationship between physical fitness and balance in older adults aged 65 years and over. Balance problems are common in older people and can increase the risk of falls and injuries.
In this study, participants performed simple physical fitness tests, such as walking, standing up from a chair, arm strength, and flexibility tests. Balance was evaluated using standing on one leg and simple movement-based balance tests.
The study aimed to understand whether better physical fitness is related to better balance. The results showed that some aspects of physical fitness were related to dynamic balance (balance during movement), but not to static balance (standing still).
The findings of this study may help health professionals better understand balance problems in older adults and support future research on fall prevention and healthy aging.
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Conditions
Age range
65 year–84 year
Sex eligibility
All sexes
Study type
Observational
Primary location
About this study
This cross-sectional observational study was conducted in a geriatric outpatient clinic to examine the relationships between physical fitness and balance in adults aged 65 years and older. Physical fitness was assessed using the Senior Fitness Test components (functional capacity, strength, flexibility, and agility). Static balance was assessed with a one-leg stand test, and dynamic balance was assessed with the functional reach test and the timed up and go test. The primary purpose of the study was to explore whether performance on physical fitness measures is associated with static and/or dynamic balance performance in older adults. This record represents a retrospectively registered observational study with completed participant assessments.
Who can participate
Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes
Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.
Inclusion criteria
- Participants aged 65 years and older.
- Community-dwelling older adults.
- Able to walk independently with or without an assistive device.
- Able to understand and follow verbal instructions.
- Provided written informed consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion criteria
- Presence of balance disorders related to vestibular, neurological, or orthopedic diseases.
- Severe visual or hearing impairment that could affect balance assessment.
- Diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
- Presence of psychiatric disorders that could interfere with participation.
- Language or communication barriers preventing completion of the assessments.
Treatment and study plan
No interventions
OtherNo intervention was applied in this study. This was an observational study in which participants only underwent physical fitness and balance assessments without any therapeutic, behavioral, or exercise intervention.
Primary outcomes
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Dynamic balance performance
Time frame: Baseline and Week 3
Dynamic balance was assessed using the Functional Reach Test and the Timed Up and Go Test, which evaluate balance during movement and functional mobility in older adults.
Sponsors and collaborators
Lead sponsor
Hasan Kalyoncu University
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Registry information
Official study title
The Relationships Between the Physical Fitness Levels of Geriatric Individuals and Their Static and Dynamic Balance
Important dates
- Study start
- 2025
- Primary completion
- 2025
- Study completion
- 2025
- First posted
- Feb 24, 2026
- Registry last updated
- Feb 24, 2026
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