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

Completed

• Conditions: Age-Related Sarcopenia; Old Age; Debility

• Registration Number: NCT05758792
• Lead Sponsor: Pamukkale University

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

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.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-01-20
• Primary Completion: 2021-08-30
• Study Completion: 2022-08-26
• Study First Submitted: 2022-11-25
• Status Verified: 2023-03
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-03-06
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-03-06
• Study First Posted: 2023-03-07
• Last Update Posted: 2023-03-07

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 168

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.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Muscle Quality Index	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.
International Fall Efficiency Scale	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.
Lower Extremity Functional Scale	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.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Pamukkale University; 🇹🇷 Denizli, Pamukkale, Turkey