An observational study in Physical Fitness and Balance in Older Adults, sponsored by Hasan Kalyoncu University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to participants aged 65 Years to 84 Years, including healthy volunteers. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-02-24.
Sponsored by Hasan Kalyoncu University · Observational
This study looked at the relationship between physical fitness and balance in older adults aged 65 years and over. Balance problems are common in older people and can increase the risk of falls and injuries.
In this study, participants performed simple physical fitness tests, such as walking, standing up from a chair, arm strength, and flexibility tests. Balance was evaluated using standing on one leg and simple movement-based balance tests.
The study aimed to understand whether better physical fitness is related to better balance. The results showed that some aspects of physical fitness were related to dynamic balance (balance during movement), but not to static balance (standing still).
The findings of this study may help health professionals better understand balance problems in older adults and support future research on fall prevention and healthy aging.
This cross-sectional observational study was conducted in a geriatric outpatient clinic to examine the relationships between physical fitness and balance in adults aged 65 years and older. Physical fitness was assessed using the Senior Fitness Test components (functional capacity, strength, flexibility, and agility). Static balance was assessed with a one-leg stand test, and dynamic balance was assessed with the functional reach test and the timed up and go test. The primary purpose of the study was to explore whether performance on physical fitness measures is associated with static and/or dynamic balance performance in older adults. This record represents a retrospectively registered observational study with completed participant assessments.
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The study population consisted of community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years and older who attended a geriatric outpatient clinic. Participants were ambulatory, able to follow instructions, and provided written informed consent. Individuals with conditions that could significantly affect balance performance were excluded.
Exclusion Criteria:
This observational cohort includes community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and older. Participants did not receive any intervention and underwent physical fitness assessments using the Senior Fitness Test and balance assessments including static and dynamic balance tests.
Other: No Interventions
No intervention was applied in this study. This was an observational study in which participants only underwent physical fitness and balance assessments without any therapeutic, behavioral, or exercise intervention.
Dynamic balance performance
Dynamic balance was assessed using the Functional Reach Test and the Timed Up and Go Test, which evaluate balance during movement and functional mobility in older adults.
Time frame: Baseline and Week 3
Plan to share: No — Individual participant data will not be shared because participants did not provide consent for public data sharing, and the data contain sensitive personal and health-related information.
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