Examining cognitive and manual skills in older adults living at home and in nursing homes
Investigation of Cognitive Functions, Manual Skills and Upper Extremity Muscle Thickness of Geriatric Individuals Living in Nursing Homes and Homes
This study is trying to see how well older adults, both living at home and in nursing homes, can think and use their hands, while also looking at their muscle thickness.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 60 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hacettepe University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Trial ID | NCT06988657 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the cognitive functions, manual skills, and upper extremity muscle thickness of geriatric individuals aged 60 to 80 living in nursing homes and at home. Participants will undergo various evaluations, including the Purdue Pegboard Test for manual skills, the STROOP and MoCA tests for cognitive status, and ultrasound measurements for muscle thickness. The study plans to include 100 geriatric individuals, focusing on those with similar demographic characteristics. Data collected will help understand the relationship between cognitive and physical functions in this population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are geriatric individuals aged 60 to 80 who can communicate verbally and have a cognitive assessment score above 21.
Not a fit: Patients with severe visual impairment, neurological disorders, or those using walking aids may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into the cognitive and physical health of older adults, potentially leading to improved care strategies.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies have explored cognitive and physical functions in older adults, this specific approach focusing on both manual skills and cognitive assessment in a comparative setting is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Between 60 and 80 years old * Score above 21 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale. Exclusion Criteria: * Inability to communicate verbally * Use of walking aids * Geriatric individuals with severe visual impairment, neurological disorders and/or congestive heart failure * Older adults in whom exercise is not recommended.
Where this trial is running
Ankara
- Atılım University — Ankara, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Büşra Seçkinoğulları Korkusuz, PhD
- Email: bskorkusuz@ankara.edu.tr
- Phone: +905442436914
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.