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NCT Number: NCT07586553

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

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome Balance Gait

Age range

65 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

Assessment Protocol

Other

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.

Primary outcomes

  1. Figure-of-8 Walk Test completion time

    Time frame: Baseline

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

  2. Figure-of-8 Walk Test number of steps

    Time frame: Baseline

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

  3. Figure-of-8 Walk Test walking speed

    Time frame: Baseline

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

Secondary outcomes

  1. Timed Up and Go Test completion time

    Time frame: Baseline

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

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

    Time frame: Baseline and 7 days after baseline

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

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

    Time frame: Baseline and 7 days after baseline

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

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

    Time frame: Baseline and 7 days after baseline

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

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Ebru Tekin, Lecturer

CONTACT

[email protected]

+90 266 614 69 11

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Balikesir University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Validity and Reliability of the Figure-of-8 Walk Test (8FWT) in Individuals With Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome

Acronym: 8FWT-MCR

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
May 14, 2026
Registry last updated
May 14, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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