Balance, Gait, Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome
Conditions
Brief summary
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.
Interventions
OTHERAssessment Protocol
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.
Sponsors
Balikesir University
Study design
Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
65 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
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
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Figure-of-8 Walk Test completion time | Baseline | Time required to complete the Figure-of-8 Walk Test will be recorded in seconds. |
| Figure-of-8 Walk Test number of steps | Baseline | The number of steps taken during the Figure-of-8 Walk Test will be recorded. |
| Figure-of-8 Walk Test walking speed | Baseline | Walking speed during the Figure-of-8 Walk Test will be calculated in meters per second. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Timed Up and Go Test completion time | Baseline | Time required to stand up from a chair, walk 3 meters, turn, return, and sit down will be recorded in seconds. |
| Test-retest reliability of the Figure-of-8 Walk Test | Baseline and 7 days after baseline | Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) will be calculated to determine the reliability of repeated 8FWT measurements. |
| Standard Error of Measurement of the Figure-of-8 Walk Test | 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. |
| Minimal Detectable Change of the Figure-of-8 Walk Test | 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. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
CONTACTEbru Tekin, Lecturer
Outcome results
None listed