NCT06300632

Geriatric Locomotive Syndrome and Related Factors in Older Adults

Geriatric Locomotive Syndrome Kinesiophobia, Physical Activity Level, Physical Performance, Fatigue, Cognitive Functions in Older Adults

• Status: Completed
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 97 (actual)
• Sponsor: Kırıkkale University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 65 Years – 85 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

It has been stated that the results of physical function and physical performance affecting locomotive syndrome in elderly individuals are controversial and studies are still needed. However, no studies have been found examining its relationship with the decrease in physical activity level, decline in cognitive functions, kinesiophobia (fear of movement) and fatigue seen in old age. Early detection of locomotive syndrome risk factors in elderly individuals will help prevent this condition, detect the risk of falling in elderly individuals and increase their quality of life. Based on these deficiencies, it is aimed to examine the relationship between locomotive syndrome and kinesiophobia, physical activity level, physical performance, fatigue and cognitive functions in elderly individuals.

Detailed description

It has been reported that problems related to the musculoskeletal system, such as osteoarthritis, osteoporosis or spondylosis, increase with aging in elderly individuals. The Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) has defined this condition as locomotive syndrome (LS) in elderly individuals, as a condition of decreased mobility due to deterioration of locomotive organs. LS is a condition of reduced mobility due to deterioration of locomotive organs. It has been stated that the results of physical function and physical performance affecting locomotive syndrome in elderly individuals are controversial and studies are still needed. However, no studies have been found examining its relationship with the decrease in physical activity level, decline in cognitive functions, kinesiophobia (fear of movement) and fatigue seen in old age. Early detection of locomotive syndrome risk factors in elderly individuals will help prevent this condition, detect the risk of falling in elderly individuals and increase their quality of life. Based on these deficiencies, it is aimed to examine the relationship between locomotive syndrome and kinesiophobia, physical activity level, physical performance, fatigue and cognitive functions in elderly individuals.

Conditions

• Locomotive Syndrome

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	geriatric locomotive syndrome	Elderly individuals will be included in the study. Before each elderly person starts the study, they will be informed about the content of the study and they will read and sign the consent form stating that they participate in the study voluntarily. Socio-demographic data (age, body mass index, and family history, fall history, ) of all individuals participating in the study will be recorded.Within the scope of the evaluation, locomotive syndrome evaluation will be made through a survey. Fear of movement will be evaluated with the Tampa kinesiophobia scale, your physical activity level with the physical activity scale for the elderly, your physical performance with the short physical performance battery, your fatigue level with the fatigue severity scale, and your cognitive functions with the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-04-15
• Primary completion: 2024-10-11
• Completion: 2024-10-11
• First posted: 2024-03-08
• Last updated: 2024-10-16

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)