NCT07203924

Prognostic Importance of Physical Activity in Geriatric Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome

Prognostic Importance of Physical Activity Level in Geriatric Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome

• Status: Completed
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 207 (actual)
• Sponsor: Balikesir University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This observational study evaluated the relationship between physical activity level and prognosis in geriatric patients admitted to the emergency department with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). A total of 207 patients aged 65 years and older were included. Physical activity level was assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) and compared with clinical outcomes and risk scores (TIMI, HEART, SVEAT). Results showed that patients with higher physical activity levels had lower rates of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) and mortality, as well as lower risk scores. The findings suggest that physical activity is an independent protective factor that improves prognosis in older patients with ACS.

Detailed description

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in elderly patients is associated with high morbidity and mortality, and identifying prognostic factors is clinically important. Physical activity is known to have protective cardiovascular effects, but its prognostic role in geriatric ACS patients remains unclear. This observational study will include 207 patients aged 65 years and older who present to the emergency department with ACS. Physical activity levels will be measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF). Activity scores will then be compared with clinical outcomes, including major adverse cardiac events (MACE), mortality, and risk stratification scores (TIMI, HEART, SVEAT).

Conditions

• Acute Coronary Syndromes
• Geriatric Patients
• Physical Activity Levels

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-12-04
• Primary completion: 2025-09-01
• Completion: 2025-09-11
• First posted: 2025-10-02
• Last updated: 2025-10-06

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)