Prognostic Importance of Physical Activity in Geriatric Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome

NCT ID: NCT07203924

Last Updated: 2025-10-06

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Total Enrollment: 207 participants
• Study Classification: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2024-12-04
• Study Completion Date: 2025-09-11

Brief Summary

This observational study evaluated the relationship between physical activity level and prognosis in geriatric patients admitted to the emergency department with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). A total of 207 patients aged 65 years and older were included. Physical activity level was assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) and compared with clinical outcomes and risk scores (TIMI, HEART, SVEAT). Results showed that patients with higher physical activity levels had lower rates of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) and mortality, as well as lower risk scores. The findings suggest that physical activity is an independent protective factor that improves prognosis in older patients with ACS.

Detailed Description

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in elderly patients is associated with high morbidity and mortality, and identifying prognostic factors is clinically important. Physical activity is known to have protective cardiovascular effects, but its prognostic role in geriatric ACS patients remains unclear.

This observational study will include 207 patients aged 65 years and older who present to the emergency department with ACS. Physical activity levels will be measured using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF). Activity scores will then be compared with clinical outcomes, including major adverse cardiac events (MACE), mortality, and risk stratification scores (TIMI, HEART, SVEAT).

Conditions

Acute Coronary Syndromes; Geriatric Patients; Physical Activity Levels

Study Design

• Observational Model Type: CASE_ONLY
• Study Time Perspective: RETROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

Geriatric ACS Patients

This cohort consists of 207 patients aged 65 years and older who presented to the emergency department with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). No intervention was performed. Physical activity levels were assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), and outcomes were compared with major adverse cardiac events (MACE), mortality, and risk scores (TIMI, HEART, SVEAT).

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Age ≥ 65 years
• Admission to the emergency department with a diagnosis of acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
• Ability to complete the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF)

Exclusion Criteria

• Age < 65 years
• Patients without ACS diagnosis
• Patients unable to complete the IPAQ-SF questionnaire (e.g., due to severe cognitive impairment or communication problems)

• Minimum Eligible Age: 65 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

Balikesir University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Özkan Işık

Professor

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

Balıkesir University Faculty of Sport Sciences / Department of Coaching Education

Balıkesir, Balıkesir, Turkey (Türkiye)

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

2024/192 (BU Ethics No)

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id