Figure-of-8 Walk Test in Individuals With Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome

Balikesir University52 enrolled

Overview

This observational study aims to investigate the validity and reliability of the Figure-of-8 Walk Test (8FWT) in individuals with Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome (MCRS). The study will evaluate test-retest reliability, measurement error (SEM, MDC), and construct validity by examining the relationship between 8FWT performance and functional mobility measures. The findings are expected to provide evidence for the clinical applicability of 8FWT in assessing dynamic balance, gait performance, and cognitive-motor interaction in older adults.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome Gait Balance

Interventions

Assessment ProtocolOTHER

Participants will undergo a series of non-invasive assessments including the Figure-of-8 Walk Test (8FWT) and Timed Up and Go (TUG) test to evaluate gait performance, dynamic balance, and cognitive-motor interaction. No therapeutic intervention will be applied.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 65 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: Aged 65 years or older Presence of subjective cognitive complaints Gait speed ≤ 0.8 m/s (4-meter walk test) Able to walk independently without assistive devices No clinical diagnosis of dementia Able to understand and follow test instructions Exclusion Criteria: Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) score \< 24 Neurological diseases affecting gait (e.g., stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis) Severe musculoskeletal conditions affecting walking Lower extremity surgery within the last 6 months Severe visual or hearing impairment that interferes with testing Dependence on assistive walking devices

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Figure-of-8 Walk Test completion time

Time required to complete the Figure-of-8 Walk Test will be recorded in seconds.

Time frame: Baseline

Figure-of-8 Walk Test number of steps

The number of steps taken during the Figure-of-8 Walk Test will be recorded.

Time frame: Baseline

Figure-of-8 Walk Test walking speed

Walking speed during the Figure-of-8 Walk Test will be calculated in meters per second.

Time frame: Baseline

Secondary Outcomes

Timed Up and Go Test completion time

Time required to stand up from a chair, walk 3 meters, turn, return, and sit down will be recorded in seconds.

Time frame: Baseline

Test-retest reliability of the Figure-of-8 Walk Test

Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) will be calculated to determine the reliability of repeated 8FWT measurements.

Time frame: Baseline and 7 days after baseline

Standard Error of Measurement of the Figure-of-8 Walk Test

Standard Error of Measurement will be calculated to quantify the measurement precision of the Figure-of-8 Walk Test.

Time frame: Baseline and 7 days after baseline

Minimal Detectable Change of the Figure-of-8 Walk Test

Minimal Detectable Change will be calculated to quantify the smallest change exceeding measurement error for the Figure-of-8 Walk Test.

Time frame: Baseline and 7 days after baseline

Figure-of-8 Walk Test in Individuals With Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome

Overview

Conditions

Interventions

Eligibility

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Primary Outcomes

Secondary Outcomes

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