'Nordic Walking' on Geriatric Individuals (NCT07158931) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
'Nordic Walking' on Geriatric Individuals
Turkey (Türkiye)28 participantsStarted 2022-10-01
Plain-language summary
This study aimed to investigate the effects of Nordic Walking training on muscle strength and endurance, balance, fear of falling, aerobic capacity, fatigue, quality of life and activity level in geriatric individuals.
32 sedentary individuals between the ages of 65-80 participated in the study. Nordic Walking (NW) and Traditional Walking (GY) groups were created by systematic randomization method. In line with the intended research parameters, participants were given 30 sec sit-to-stand (30secCST), 30 sec biceps curl (30 sec ACT), timed up and go (TUG) 6 min walk (6MWT), Tinetti Fall Effectiveness (Tinetti FES), Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale (TSK), World Health Organization Quality of Life Elderly Module (WHOQOL-Old) were administered. Evaluations were repeated before and after the study. The study was conducted under the supervision of a physiotherapist, 3 days a week for 12 weeks in both groups.
Who can participate
Age range
65 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* being between 65 and 80 years of age,
* having a score of 24 or above on the Standardized Mini-Mental State Examination (SMMSE),
* and voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* a history of cerebrovascular accident,
* acute retinal hemorrhage or previous ophthalmic surgery,
* active infection, malignancy,
* multiple organ failure, terminal illness, or a history of lower or upper extremity fracture within the last three months.
* had any musculoskeletal condition that would prevent them from engaging in exercise,
* a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, or dementia,
* a diagnosis of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV),
* had engaged in regular exercise training (≥150 minutes per week) within the past six months.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Sit-to-stand test (STS):
Timeframe: at the beginning and at the end of the 12th week
2
Biceps curl test (BCT):
Timeframe: at the beginning and at the end of the 12th week
3
6-Minute Walk Test (MWT):
Timeframe: at the beginning and at the end of the 12th week
4
Timed Up and Go Test (TUG):
Timeframe: at the beginning and at the end of the 12th week