Establishing the Reliability and Validity of Tele-Assessment for Functional Performance in Older Adults: A Comparative Study With Younger Individuals
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 176
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Timed Up and Go (TUG)
研究概览
简要总结
This cross-sectional, comparative study aims to examine the intra-rater reliability, validity, and feasibility of tele-assessment versions of three functional mobility tests-the Timed Up and Go (TUG), 30-second Sit-to-Stand (30sSTS), and Gait Speed Test (GST)-in community-dwelling older adults (≥65 years). To provide a comparative perspective, the same assessments will also be administered to a younger, healthy control group (18-44 years). The study seeks to determine whether tele-assessment can serve as a robust and practical alternative to in-person testing, thereby enhancing accessibility and ensuring high-quality functional evaluation in geriatric populations.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Observational
- 观察模型
- Cohort
- 时间视角
- Cross Sectional
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 65 Years 至 —（Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Inclusion Criteria (Older Adults, ≥65 years) Community-dwelling Independent in activities of daily living Able to provide informed consent Capable of performing TUG, 30sSTS, and GST without assistance
- •Inclusion Criteria (Younger Adults, 18-44 years) Healthy individuals without acute or chronic conditions affecting mobility Able to provide informed consent Capable of performing TUG, 30sSTS, and GST independently
排除标准
- •(both groups) Diagnosed neurological disorders (other than age-related decline) Uncontrolled cardiovascular or metabolic disease Recent surgery or fractures Severe cognitive impairment Contraindications to physical activity Lack of access to required telecommunication technology
研究组 & 干预措施
Primary Cohort: Older Adults
Primary Cohort (Older adults) included individuals aged ≥65 years, living independently in the community, without severe cognitive, visual, or musculoskeletal impairments that would prevent participation.
Comparison Cohort: Young Adults
Comparison Cohort (Young Adults) included healthy individuals aged 18-44 years, without acute or chronic health conditions affecting mobility.
结局指标
主要结局
Timed Up and Go (TUG)
时间窗: One week later
Time (seconds) to complete the test, assessed face-to-face and via tele-assessment.
30-second Sit-to-Stand Test (30sSTS)
时间窗: One week later
Number of sit-to-stand repetitions performed within 30 seconds, assessed face-to-face and via tele-assessment.
Gait Speed Test (GST)
时间窗: One week later
Gait speed (m/s) over a 4-meter course, assessed face-to-face and via tele-assessment.
Timed Up and Go (TUG)
时间窗: Baseline
Time (seconds) to complete the test, assessed face-to-face and via tele-assessment.
30-second Sit-to-Stand Test (30sSTS)
时间窗: Baseline
Number of sit-to-stand repetitions performed within 30 seconds, assessed face-to-face and via tele-assessment.
Gait Speed Test (GST)
时间窗: Baseline
Gait speed (m/s) over a 4-meter course, assessed face-to-face and via tele-assessment.
次要结局
未报告次要终点
研究者
Sezen Karaborklu Argut
Dr., Assistant Professor
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa