Physical Performance, Quality of Life, and Mental Health in Older AdultsNCT07867756
Comparison of Physical Performance, Quality of Life and Mental Health in Hiking and Sedentary Geriatric Individuals
An observational study of Physical Performance, Quality of Life, and Mental Health in Older Adults, run by Halic University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This observational study aims to compare physical performance, quality of life, and mental health levels between older adults who participate in hiking at least once a week for at least 6 months and sedentary older adults. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 65 to 74 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Physical Performance, Quality of Life, and Mental Health in Older Adults
- How many people
- 58 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 31 May 2025to 31 Oct 2025
- 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 74 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Older adult
Study population: The study population consists of adults aged 65-74 years, including individuals who participate in hiking and sedentary individuals.
Who may be able to join
- Hiking Group:
- Age between 65 and 74 years. Participating in hiking at least once a week for the past 6 months. Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥24.
- Sedentary Group:
- Age between 65 and 74 years. Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥24. No regular recreational physical activity. International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) short-form score <600 MET-min/week (inactive level).
Who cannot join
- Rheumatic diseases or joint diseases that limit mobility (such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis).
- Diseases of the central nervous system (CNS). Malignancy under active treatment, except for individuals who have not received cancer treatment for at least 1 year.
- A diagnosis of major depression.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Limyra Dağcılık ve Doğa Sporları Kulübü(LİMDOSK)
Antalya, Antalya, 07100
About this study
Official title: Comparison of Physical Performance, Quality of Life and Mental Health Levels in Hiking and Sedentary Geriatric Individuals
This observational study aims to compare physical performance, quality of life, and mental health levels between older adults who participate in hiking at least once a week for at least 6 months and sedentary older adults. The study includes 58 older adults, with 29 participants in the hiking group and 29 participants in the sedentary group. Physical performance, quality of life, and mental health are assessed using standardized assessment tools.
Read the detailed description
This is a cross-sectional observational study comparing physical performance, quality of life, and mental health levels between older adults who participate in hiking and sedentary older adults.
- Keywords
- Hiking, Physical Performance, Quality of Life, Mental Health
- Medical subject headings
- Psychological Well-Being
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Hiking Group | Older adults who have participated in hiking at least once a week for the past 6 months. | |
| Sedentary Group | Sedentary older adults who do not regularly participate in physical activity. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
2-Minute Step Test
The 2-Minute Step Test was used to assess physical performance in older adults. Participants were asked to step in place for 2 minutes, raising each knee to a predetermined target height based on the midpoint between the iliac crest and the patella. The number of correctly performed right knee raises reaching the target height during 2 minutes was recorded as the test score. Higher scores indicate better physical performance.
Measured: At baseline (single assessment)
Secondary outcomes (7)
Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test - Single Task
The Timed Up and Go (TUG) test was used to assess functional mobility, dynamic balance, and physical performance. Participants were asked to stand up from a chair, walk 3 meters at their normal pace, turn, walk back to the starting point, and sit down. The time required to complete the test was recorded in seconds. Shorter completion times indicate better performance.
Measured: At baseline (single assessment)
Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test - Motor Dual Task
The Timed Up and Go (TUG) test was performed while participants held a glass filled with water. Participants were asked to stand up from a chair, walk 3 meters while carrying the glass, turn, walk back to the starting point, and sit down while safely holding the glass. The time required to complete the test was recorded in seconds. Shorter completion times indicate better performance.
Measured: At baseline (single assessment)
Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test - Motor Dual-Task Cost
Motor dual-task cost was calculated as the percentage change in TUG completion time between the motor dual-task and single-task conditions using the following formula: (Dual-Task Time - Single-Task Time) / Single-Task Time × 100. Lower dual-task cost indicates better dual-task performance.
Measured: At baseline (single assessment)
Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test - Cognitive Dual Task
The Timed Up and Go (TUG) test was performed while participants counted backward by threes from 100. Participants were asked to stand up from a chair, walk 3 meters while counting backward, turn, walk back to the starting point, and sit down. The time required to complete the test was recorded in seconds. Shorter completion times indicate better performance.
Measured: At baseline (single assessment)
Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test - Cognitive Dual-Task Cost
Cognitive dual-task cost was calculated as the percentage change in TUG completion time between the cognitive dual-task and single-task conditions using the following formula: (Dual-Task Time - Single-Task Time) / Single-Task Time × 100. Lower dual-task cost indicates better dual-task performance.
Measured: At baseline (single assessment)
World Health Organization Quality of Life - Older Adults Module (WHOQOL-OLD)
The WHOQOL-OLD module was used to assess quality of life in older adults. The questionnaire consists of 24 items across six dimensions: sensory abilities, autonomy, past, present and future activities, social participation, death and dying, and intimacy. Each item is scored on a 5-point Likert scale, and the total score ranges from 24 to 120. Higher scores indicate better quality of life.
Measured: At baseline (single assessment)
Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) was used to assess depressive symptoms in older adults. The inventory consists of 21 items, with each item scored from 0 to 3. The total score ranges from 0 to 63, with higher scores indicating greater severity of depressive symptoms.
Measured: At baseline (single assessment)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Oct 2026
- Study start31 May 2025
- Primary completion31 Oct 2025
- Study completion31 Oct 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Physical Performance, Quality of Life, and Mental Health in Older AdultsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 58 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Halic University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Dilek Şahinoğlu, Halic University
- Investigators
- Dilek ŞAHİNOĞLU, PhD, Principal investigator, Halic University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07867756
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2025/319
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 5 Oct 2026
- Last updated
- 9 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Shumway-Cook A, Brauer S, Woollacott M. Predicting the probability for falls in community-dwelling older adults using the Timed Up & Go Test. Phys Ther. 2000 Sep;80(9):896-903.
PubMed 10960937Rikli RE, Jones CJ. Functional fitness normative scores for community-residing older adults, ages 60-94. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 1999;7(2):162-181.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparison of Physical Performance, Quality of Life and Mental Health Levels in Hiking and Sedentary Geriatric Individuals
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07867756
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2025/319
- Keywords
- Hiking, Physical Performance, Quality of Life, Mental Health
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 58 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Halic UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 31 May 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Oct 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Oct 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 9 Oct 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This observational study aims to compare physical performance, quality of life, and mental health levels between older adults who participate in hiking at least once a week for at least 6 months and sedentary older adults. The study includes 58 older adults, with 29 participants in the hiking group and 29 participants in the sedentary group. Physical performance, quality of life, and mental health are assessed using standardized assessment tools.
Detailed description
This is a cross-sectional observational study comparing physical performance, quality of life, and mental health levels between older adults who participate in hiking and sedentary older adults.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Hiking Group | – | –Older adults who have participated in hiking at least once a week for the past 6 months. |
| Sedentary Group | – | –Sedentary older adults who do not regularly participate in physical activity. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 65 to 74 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
- Study population
- The study population consists of adults aged 65-74 years, including individuals who participate in hiking and sedentary individuals.
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Hiking Group:
- Age between 65 and 74 years. Participating in hiking at least once a week for the past 6 months. Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥24.
- Age between 65 and 74 years. Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score ≥24. No regular recreational physical activity. International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) short-form score <600 MET-min/week (inactive level).
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Rheumatic diseases or joint diseases that limit mobility (such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis).
- Diseases of the central nervous system (CNS). Malignancy under active treatment, except for individuals who have not received cancer treatment for at least 1 year.
- A diagnosis of major depression.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
2-Minute Step Test
Time frame: At baseline (single assessment)
The 2-Minute Step Test was used to assess physical performance in older adults. Participants were asked to step in place for 2 minutes, raising each knee to a predetermined target height based on the midpoint between the iliac crest and the patella. The number of correctly performed right knee raises reaching the target height during 2 minutes was recorded as the test score. Higher scores indicate better physical performance.
7 secondary outcomes
Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test - Single Task
Time frame: At baseline (single assessment)
Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test - Motor Dual Task
Time frame: At baseline (single assessment)
Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test - Motor Dual-Task Cost
Time frame: At baseline (single assessment)
Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test - Cognitive Dual Task
Time frame: At baseline (single assessment)
Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test - Cognitive Dual-Task Cost
Time frame: At baseline (single assessment)
World Health Organization Quality of Life - Older Adults Module (WHOQOL-OLD)
Time frame: At baseline (single assessment)
Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
Time frame: At baseline (single assessment)
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 9 Oct 2026.
- Background: PubMed 10960937Shumway-Cook A, Brauer S, Woollacott M. Predicting the probability for falls in community-dwelling older adults using the Timed Up & Go Test. Phys Ther. 2000 Sep;80(9):896-903.
- BackgroundRikli RE, Jones CJ. Functional fitness normative scores for community-residing older adults, ages 60-94. Journal of Aging and Physical Activity. 1999;7(2):162-181.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Dilek ŞAHİNOĞLU, PhD principal investigator
Halic University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Physical Performance, Quality of Life, and Mental Health in Older Adults, run by Halic 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 4 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 9 Oct 2026. 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?
2-Minute Step Test (time frame: At baseline (single assessment)). 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 NCT07867756, which also lists 2 linked publications.
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 9 Oct 2026.