NCT07206654

Prevalence and Determinants of Shoulder Girdle Musculoskeletal Complaints in Geriatric Patients With Diminished Vision

A Case-Control Study on the Presence, Causes, and Frequencies of Shoulder Girdle Musculoskeletal Complaints in Geriatrics With Diminished Vision

• Status: Completed
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 100 (actual)
• Sponsor: Beni-Suef University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 60 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This case-control study aims to investigate the prevalence and determinants of shoulder girdle musculoskeletal complaints (pain, spasm, stiffness, range of motion impairments) in geriatric patients (aged 60+) with diminished vision (visual acuity \<6/60) due to Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), compared to a control group of age-matched elderly individuals with normal vision. The study will also assess the impact of these complaints on functional ability (Activities of Daily Living - ADL, Instrumental Activities of Daily Living - IADL) and quality of life using standardized questionnaires.

Detailed description

This is an observational, case-control study conducted at the ophthalmology and geriatrics departments of Helwan University Hospitals and Beni-Suef University Hospitals. A total of 100 participants will be enrolled: 50 cases with visually significant AMD and visual acuity \<6/60, and 50 controls with normal vision. All participants will undergo a comprehensive assessment including: detailed history taking, full ophthalmic examination (visual acuity, slit-lamp, fundus examination), geriatric assessment (ADL, IADL), and a structured musculoskeletal evaluation of the shoulder girdle and neck. The musculoskeletal evaluation will include assessment of pain (Visual Analog Scale), spasm, stiffness, and active/passive range of motion measured by an orthopedic surgeon using standardized tools like a digital inclinometer. Health-related quality of life will be measured using the Arabic Version of the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire (ARB-VFQ-25). Statistical analysis will be performed to compare the two groups and identify correlating factors.

Conditions

• Visual Impairment
• Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
• Musculoskeletal Pain
• Shoulder Pain
• Geriatric Syndrome

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-09-01
• Primary completion: 2025-04-28
• Completion: 2025-09-22
• First posted: 2025-10-03
• Last updated: 2025-10-03

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Egypt