Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
''The Agreement Between Face-to-face and Tele-assessment of Fullerton Advanced Balance (FAB) Scale in Older People''
Lead Sponsor:
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Conditions:
Fall Risk Assessment
Tele-assessment Reliability
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the measurement consistency and reliability of the Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale (FAGBS) between the tele-assessment method and the face-to-face assessment m...
Detailed Description
Research Design: This is an observational, cross-sectional methodological study examining the measurement consistency and reliability between tele-assessment and face-to-face applications of the Full...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Being 65 years of age or older
- Able to walk independently, even if using an assistive device
- Having a Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score of ≥ 24
- Having adequate vision and hearing (able to read and understand test instructions and information materials)
- Having the necessary technical equipment and a suitable environment to participate in video conference assessments
- Providing voluntary written informed consent
Exclusion
- History of acute conditions in the past month that may temporarily affect balance (e.g., lower limb trauma, ankle sprain, acute vestibular problems)
- History of advanced neurological diseases such as Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, or stroke sequelae
- Serious orthopedic problems limiting lower limb function (e.g., recent surgery, significant movement restriction)
- Systemic medical instability that may affect balance, such as uncontrolled diabetes or advanced heart failure
- Psychiatric disorders severe enough to significantly impair communication or the assessment process
- Insufficient technical equipment, environmental support, or social resources to participate in the tele-assessment process
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 20 2025
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 15 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
52 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07178028
Start Date
September 20 2025
End Date
January 15 2026
Last Update
September 17 2025
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Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi
Istanbul, Büyükçekmece, Turkey (Türkiye), 34500