Evaluation in Individuals with COPD and Asymptomatic Individuals

Kırıkkale University

Status: Completed

Conditions: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Treatments: Other: MMSE Test; Other: TAMPA Test; Other: (JAMAR) Muscle Test; Other: PASE Test; Other: Fatigue Severity Scale; Other: The PRISMA-7 Frailty Scale

Study type: Interventional

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT06077357

KU-FTR-IK-01

Details and patient eligibility

About

The literature does not provide sufficient information on the evaluation of frailty, handgrip strength, physical activity, kinesiophobia, and fatigue in elderly individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and asymptomatic elderly individuals. Additionally, there is a gap in the literature regarding the impact of COPD on these parameters in geriatric individuals diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease . To fill this gap in the literature and to establish treatment approaches based on the results of parameters studied in elderly individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in future studies.

Full description

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a prevalent condition among the elderly population, considered a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. It is characterized by chronic inflammatory responses associated with harmful particles or gases in the airways and lungs, resulting in persistent airflow limitation that is both preventable and treatable . While cough and sputum are reported as clinical symptoms in COPD cases, the most prominent clinical symptom is dyspnea. Age-related physiological changes and frailty lead to a decrease in levels of physical activity. The resulting deconditioning from reduced physical activity causes a decline in ventilation quality, creating a vicious cycle that progressively exacerbates dyspnea. This study involves the comparison of individuals diagnosed with COPD with asymptomatic geriatric individuals. Its aim is to examine the effects of COPD on frailty, handgrip strength, physical activity, kinesiophobia, and fatigue.

Enrollment: 40 patients

Sex: All

Ages: 65+ years old

Volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

• Inclusion Criteria for COPD Patients:

  • Having received a diagnosis of COPD
  • Being 65 years of age or older
  • Volunteering to participate in the study
  • Not having any mental or communication issues that would hinder the completion of the questionnaires to be used in the research

• Inclusion Criteria for Asymptomatic Individuals:

  • Not having received a diagnosis of COPD
  • Being 65 years of age or older
  • Volunteering to participate in the study
  • Not having any mental or communication issues that would hinder the completion of the questionnaires to be used in the research

Exclusion criteria

• Exclusion Criteria for COPD and Asymptomatic Individuals:

  • Having a diagnosis of both physical and mental illnesses
  • Being diagnosed with unstable COPD
  • Having conditions such as unstable angina, prior heart attack, uncontrolled hypertension, cancer, and neurological disorders accompanied by functional limitations
  • Currently being addicted to alcohol or substances
  • Having severe visual and hearing impairments
  • Having undergone major surgery in the past few months
  • Having a history of recurring significant clinical infections.

Trial design

Primary purpose: Screening

Allocation: Non-Randomized

Interventional model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: None (Open label)

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40 participants in 2 patient groups

COPD Patients

Active Comparator group

Description:

Having COPD. Older than 65 years old and not having any communication problems.

Treatment:

Other: The PRISMA-7 Frailty Scale

Other: Fatigue Severity Scale

Other: PASE Test

Other: (JAMAR) Muscle Test

Other: TAMPA Test

Other: MMSE Test

Asymptomatic Patients

Active Comparator group

Description:

Not having a diagnosis of COPD and being over 65 years old and not having any communication problems.

Treatment:

Other: The PRISMA-7 Frailty Scale

Other: Fatigue Severity Scale

Other: PASE Test

Other: (JAMAR) Muscle Test

Other: TAMPA Test

Other: MMSE Test