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Frail Elderly SyndromeNCT04615533

Validity Reliability of FrailBESTest in Older Adults

An observational study of Frail Elderly Syndrome and Balance; Distorted, run by Kırıkkale University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

Fraility; It is an age-related biological syndrome. It is characterized by decreased resistance to stressors due to changes in functional reserves and physiological systems. BESTest, which is frequently used in the literature, was modified and Frail'BESTest was developed to detect balance problems in fragile… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 65 to 95 years
What is being tested?
Frail older adults, assessment
How many people
140 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
25 Oct 2020to 1 Jan 2022
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 65 to 95 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Older adult

Study population: Individuals aged 65 and over, Volunteering to participate in research, No cooperation and communication problem

Who may be able to join

  • Individuals aged 65 and over,
  • Your willingness to participate in research Elderly individuals with a diagnosis of frailty
  • No cooperation and communication problems

Who cannot join

  • Individuals with neurological and orthopedic problems Uncontrollable hypertension
  • Those with cardiac disease
  • Those with cooperation and communication problems

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Ayşe Abit Kocaman

    Kirikkale, 7110

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Fraility; It is an age-related biological syndrome. It is characterized by decreased resistance to stressors due to changes in functional reserves and physiological systems.

BESTest, which is frequently used in the literature, was modified and Frail'BESTest was developed to detect balance problems in fragile individuals. The test consists of 6 subtitles. These are participation, reaction, movement ability, sensory organization, biomechanical constraints, gait symmetry. When looking at the literature, the Turkish version of Frail'BESTest has not been found. For this reason, the aim of study is to examine the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of Frail'BESTest in elderly individuals and to question the effectiveness of its clinical use and to bring it to the use of other researchers.

Read the detailed description

Fraility; It is an age-related biological syndrome. It is characterized by decreased resistance to stressors due to changes in functional reserves and physiological systems.Especially, the increase in the incidence of falls, loss of mobility, dependence in basic life activities, increase in hospitalizations and increased incidence of death make the diagnosis and treatment of frailty important in elderly individuals.

BESTest, which is frequently used in the literature, was modified and Frail'BESTest was developed to detect balance problems in fragile individuals. The test consists of 6 subtitles. These are participation, reaction, movement ability, sensory organization, biomechanical constraints, gait symmetry. When looking at the literature, the Turkish version of Frail'BESTest has not been found. For this reason, the aim of study is to examine the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of Frail'BESTest in elderly individuals and to question the effectiveness of its clinical use and to bring it to the use of other researchers.

Being tested
Frail older adults, assessment

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Frail older adults, assessmentOther

    Frail'BESTest, Clinical Frailty Scale, Mini BESTest, Berg Balance Scale, Tinnetti Balance and gait sacale

Study groups in NCT04615533
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Frail older adults, assessmentFrail older adults, assessment Frail'BESTest, Clinical Frailty Scale, Mini BESTest, Berg Balance Scale, Tinetti Blance and Gait Scale
Receives: Other: Frail older adults, assessment

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Frail'BESTest

    The test consists of 6 subtitles. These are participation, reaction, movement ability, sensory organization, biomechanical constraints, gait symmetry.

    Measured: Day 1

  2. Clinical Frailty Scale

    Scale evaluates physical weaknesses such as comorbidity, cognitive impairment, and disability. Scale scoring is from 1 (very favorable) to 9 (terminally ill)

    Measured: Day 1

  3. Mini BESTest

    The Mini-BESTest consists of 14 items and evaluates 4 different components of dynamic balance (1) antispatient postural adjustments, (2) reactive postural control, (3) sensory orientation and (4) dynamic walking).

    Measured: Day 1

  4. Berg Balance Test

    The BBS consists of 14 items to directly monitor the maintenance of body balance during performance

    Measured: Day 1

  5. Tinetti Balance and Gait Test

    In the test used to evaluate balance, walking score is maximum 12 points, balance score is maximum 16 points and a total of 28 points

    Measured: Day 1

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted4 Nov 2020
  2. Study start25 Oct 2020
  3. Primary completion1 Jan 2022
  4. Study completion1 Jan 2022

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Other
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
140 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04615533
Sponsor's protocol ID
Frail'BESTest
Status last verified
Jan 2022
First submitted
29 Oct 2020
Last updated
21 Jan 2022
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Kubicki A, Brika M, Coquisart L, Basile G, Laroche D, Mourey F. The Frail'BESTest. An Adaptation of the "Balance Evaluation System Test" for Frail Older Adults. Description, Internal Consistency and Inter-Rater Reliability. Clin Interv Aging. 2020 Jul 30;15:1249-1262. doi: 10.2147/CIA.S247332. eCollection 2020.

    PubMed 32801673

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Frail Elderly Syndrome and Balance; Distorted, run by Kırıkkale University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 3 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Jan 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Frail'BESTest (time frame: Day 1). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT04615533, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 21 Jan 2022.

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