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NCT Number: NCT07588685

Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Form of the Enjoyment of Physical Activity Scale-8 in Geriatrics With Minimal Cognitive Impairment

The main objective of this study is to examine the validity and reliability of the Turkish form of the Enjoyment of Physical Activity Scale-8 (PACES-8) in individuals aged 65 and over with Minimal Cognitive Impairment (MCI).

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Key information

Conditions

Geriatric Behavior Cognition Disorders Cognitive Abnormality Cognitive Dysfunction Elderly Mental Disorders Motor Activity Neurocognitive Disorders

Age range

65 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Balıkesir University

Balıkesir, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location contact

Bilal Katipoğlu

SUB_INVESTIGATOR

Ebru Tekin

SUB_INVESTIGATOR

GULFİDAN TOKGÖZ, Lecturer, PhD (c)

CONTACT

[email protected]

0552 022 76 32

About this study

While the psychometric properties of PACES-8 have been examined in various populations in the current literature, data on its validity and reliability in geriatric individuals with Minimal Cognitive Impairment (MCI) are limited. This gap highlights a significant research need to accurately analyze the motivational determinants of physical activity behavior in elderly individuals with cognitive fragility and to make intervention programs more effective. Therefore, evaluating the validity and reliability of PACES-8 in geriatric individuals with MCI will make a significant contribution to both clinical practice and research.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Being 65 years of age or older,
  • Having a diagnosis of Minimal Cognitive Impairment (MCI),
  • Having a Standardized Mini Mental Test (SMMT) score between 24 and 27 (mild cognitive impairment level),
  • Being largely independent in daily living activities (absence of functional dependency),
  • Being able to mobilize independently,
  • Having the communication level to understand and answer the survey questions,
  • Volunteering to participate in the study and providing written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

  • Diagnosis of dementia or advanced cognitive impairment,
  • Acute medical conditions that prevent participation in physical activity,
  • Severe vision or hearing loss,
  • Presence of neurological or psychiatric disorders that prevent completion of questionnaire forms,
  • Serious neurological event within the last 6 months (stroke, traumatic brain injury, etc.).

Treatment and study plan

Assessments

Other

Data will be collected after a controlled intervention representing participants' routine physical activity habits. Following the protocol implemented by Çınar-Medeni et al. (2025), participants will be asked to perform a 15-minute moderate-intensity walk (followed by a talk test). Immediately after the activity, the PACES-8 scale will be administered to measure participants' immediate enjoyment levels. To determine test-retest reliability, the PACES-8 scale will be re-administered to 20% of participants (approximately 20 people) 15 days after the initial measurement.

Primary outcomes

  1. Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale-8 (PACES-8):

    Time frame: 1 week

    This is an 8-item scale originally developed by Mullen et al. (2011) and validated in Turkish in adults by Çınar-Medeni et al. (2025). The scale uses a 7-point Likert-type format, with each item scored from 1 (did not enjoy it at all) to 7 (enjoyed it very much). The total score ranges from a minimum of 8 to a maximum of 56, with higher scores indicating greater enjoyment of physical activity.

Secondary outcomes

  1. International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF):

    Time frame: 1 week

    This questionnaire will be used for criterion validity analysis. The IPAQ-SF assesses self-reported vigorous, moderate, and walking physical activity durations over the past 7 days (Öztürk, 2005). Total physical activity level is calculated in MET-minutes/week, with higher scores indicating greater levels of physical activity. The minimum possible score is 0 MET-minutes/week, and there is no fixed maximum, as scores are continuous and vary based on activity duration and intensity.

Study contacts

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

GULFİDAN TOKGÖZ, Lecturer, PhD (c)

CONTACT

[email protected]

0552 022 76 32

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Other

Collaborators

  • Balikesir University

Registry information

Official study title

Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Form of the Enjoyment of Physical Activity Scale-8 (PACES-8) in Geriatric Individuals With Minimal Cognitive Impairment

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
May 15, 2026
Registry last updated
May 18, 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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