Figure-of-8 Walking Test in Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study will examine the reliability and validity of the Figure-of-8 Walk Test (8FWT) in adults aged 65 and older with Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome. Researchers will assess test-retest reliability, measurement error (SEM and MDC), and the relationship between 8FWT performance and other functional mobility measures. The study aims to determine if 8FWT can be a practical tool for evaluating cognitive-motor interactions during gait and balance in this population. Findings could inform clinical assessment of dynamic balance and gait in older adults with subjective cognitive concerns but without dementia.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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

Where it's running

• Balikesir University
  Balıkesir, Bigadiç, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Ebru Tekin, Lecturer
• Email: ebrutekin123@gmail.com
• Phone: +90 266 614 69 11

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.