Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
Description Module path is as follows:
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-24 @ 3:14 PM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-24 @ 3:14 PM
NCT ID:
NCT05758792
Brief Summary:
The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of muscle quality on fear of fall, and lower extremity functionality in older women. The differences between muscle quality, fear of falling and lower extremity functionality in the elderly male and female participating in the study were investigated. Older women had worse muscle quality, higher fall concern and less lower extremity functionality than older men.
Detailed Description:
The effects of muscle quality and lower extremity functionality, and fear of falling in older women are not well-known compared to older men in the same age group. The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of muscle quality on lower extremity functionality and fear of falling in older women. 168 age-matched older adults participated in the study. The muscle quality Index, fear of fall, and lower extremity functionality were evaluated. The results of older women and men were compared.
Study:
NCT05758792
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT05758792