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

NCT07586553 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 2026/52
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 52
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

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.

Conditions

Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome; Balance; Gait

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Figure-of-8 Walk Test completion time

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

  Baseline

• Figure-of-8 Walk Test number of steps

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

  Baseline

• Figure-of-8 Walk Test walking speed

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

  Baseline

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• Timed Up and Go Test completion time

  Baseline

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

  Baseline and 7 days after baseline

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

  Baseline and 7 days after baseline

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

  Baseline and 7 days after baseline

Study Arms (1)

Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome Group

Community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years and above diagnosed with Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome who will undergo functional mobility and gait assessments.

Other: Assessment Protocol

Interventions

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.

Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 65 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

This study will include community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years and above diagnosed with Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome (MCRS) and living in Balıkesir, Turkey. Participants will be recruited from individuals attending the Tazelenme University Coordination Unit. All participants will be able to walk independently and have sufficient cognitive and physical capacity to complete the assessment protocol.

You may qualify if:

• 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

You may not qualify if:

• 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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Balikesir University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Balikesir University

Balıkesir, Bigadiç, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

Related Publications (5)

• Montero-Odasso M, Verghese J, Beauchet O, Hausdorff JM. Gait and cognition: a complementary approach to understanding brain function and the risk of falling. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2012 Nov;60(11):2127-36. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-5415.2012.04209.x. Epub 2012 Oct 30.

  PMID: 23110433 BACKGROUND

• Huang, Z., Zheng, R., He, M., & Wang, J. (2024). Motoric cognitive risk syndrome and incident dementia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, 39(2), e6055. https://doi.org/10.1002/gps.6055

  BACKGROUND

• Kong HH, Shin K, Yang DS, Gu HY, Joo HS, Shon HC. Digital assessment of walking ability: Validity and reliability of the automated figure-of-eight walk test in older adults. PLoS One. 2025 Feb 10;20(2):e0316612. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0316612. eCollection 2025.

  PMID: 39928640 BACKGROUND

• Coyle PC, Perera S, Shuman V, VanSwearingen J, Brach JS. Development and Validation of Person-Centered Cut-Points for the Figure-of-8-Walk Test of Mobility in Community-Dwelling Older Adults. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2020 Nov 13;75(12):2404-2411. doi: 10.1093/gerona/glaa035.

  PMID: 32006022 BACKGROUND

• Hess RJ, Brach JS, Piva SR, VanSwearingen JM. Walking skill can be assessed in older adults: validity of the Figure-of-8 Walk Test. Phys Ther. 2010 Jan;90(1):89-99. doi: 10.2522/ptj.20080121. Epub 2009 Dec 3.

  PMID: 19959654 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Interventions

Nursing Assessment

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Nursing Process; Comprehensive Health Care; Patient Care Management; Health Services Administration

Central Study Contacts

Ebru Tekin, Lecturer

CONTACT

+90 266 614 69 11; ebrutekin123@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Lecturer

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 1, 2026
• First Posted: May 14, 2026
• Study Start: April 7, 2026
• Primary Completion: April 28, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): July 8, 2026
• Last Updated: May 14, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-05

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)