Figure-of-8 Walk Test in Individuals With Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome (8FWT-MCR)

May 7, 2026 updated by: Ebru Tekin, Balikesir University

Validity and Reliability of the Figure-of-8 Walk Test (8FWT) 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.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

52

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

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.

Description

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

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
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
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.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
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.
Baseline
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.
Baseline
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.
Baseline

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
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.
Baseline
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.
Baseline and 7 days after baseline
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.
Baseline and 7 days after baseline
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.
Baseline and 7 days after baseline

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Balikesir University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

April 7, 2026

Primary Completion (Actual)

April 28, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

July 8, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 1, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 7, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

May 14, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

May 14, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 7, 2026

Last Verified

May 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2026/52

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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