Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome8FWT-MCRNCT07586553
Figure-of-8 Walk Test in Individuals With Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome
An observational study of Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome and Gait, run by Balikesir University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial 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… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 65 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome, Gait, Balance
- What is being tested?
- Assessment Protocol
- How many people
- 52 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 7 Apr 2026to 8 Jul 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 65 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Older adult
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.
Who may be able to join
- 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
Who cannot join
- 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
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Balikesir University
Balıkesir, Bigadiç
Ebru Tekin, +90 266 614 69 11, ebrutekin123@gmail.com
About this study
Official title: 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.
- Conditions
- Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome, Gait, Balance
- Being tested
- Assessment Protocol
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Assessment ProtocolOther
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.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Receives: Other: Assessment Protocol |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Figure-of-8 Walk Test completion time
Time required to complete the Figure-of-8 Walk Test will be recorded in seconds.
Measured: Baseline
Figure-of-8 Walk Test number of steps
The number of steps taken during the Figure-of-8 Walk Test will be recorded.
Measured: Baseline
Figure-of-8 Walk Test walking speed
Walking speed during the Figure-of-8 Walk Test will be calculated in meters per second.
Measured: Baseline
Secondary outcomes (4)
Timed Up and Go Test completion time
Time required to stand up from a chair, walk 3 meters, turn, return, and sit down will be recorded in seconds.
Measured: Baseline
Test-retest reliability of the Figure-of-8 Walk Test
Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) will be calculated to determine the reliability of repeated 8FWT measurements.
Measured: Baseline and 7 days after baseline
Standard Error of Measurement of the Figure-of-8 Walk Test
Standard Error of Measurement will be calculated to quantify the measurement precision of the Figure-of-8 Walk Test.
Measured: Baseline and 7 days after baseline
Minimal Detectable Change of the Figure-of-8 Walk Test
Minimal Detectable Change will be calculated to quantify the smallest change exceeding measurement error for the Figure-of-8 Walk Test.
Measured: Baseline and 7 days after baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted14 May 2026
- Study start7 Apr 2026
- Primary completion28 Apr 2026
- Study completion8 Jul 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (5)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Motoric Cognitive Risk SyndromeStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 52 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Balikesir University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Ebru Tekin, Balikesir University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07586553
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2026/52
- Acronym
- 8FWT-MCR
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 1 May 2026
- Last updated
- 14 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
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.
PubMed 23110433Huang, 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
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.
PubMed 39928640Coyle 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.
PubMed 32006022Hess 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.
PubMed 19959654
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 14 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Validity and Reliability of the Figure-of-8 Walk Test (8FWT) in Individuals With Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07586553
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 8FWT-MCR / 2026/52
- Conditions
- Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome, Gait, Balance
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 52 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Balikesir UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 7 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 28 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 8 Jul 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 14 May 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
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 design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome Group | – | Other: Assessment ProtocolCommunity-dwelling older adults aged 65 years and above diagnosed with Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome who will undergo functional mobility and gait assessments. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 65 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Older adult
- 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.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- 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
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- 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
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment ProtocolParticipants 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. | Other | Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome Group |
Primary outcome
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.
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.
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.
4 secondary outcomes
Timed Up and Go Test completion time
Time frame: Baseline
Test-retest reliability of the Figure-of-8 Walk Test
Time frame: 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
Minimal Detectable Change of the Figure-of-8 Walk Test
Time frame: Baseline and 7 days after baseline
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 14 May 2026.
- Background: PubMed 23110433Montero-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.
- BackgroundHuang, 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: PubMed 39928640Kong 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.
- Background: PubMed 32006022Coyle 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.
- Background: PubMed 19959654Hess 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.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome and Gait, run by Balikesir University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 May 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Ebru Tekin, Lecturer (+90 266 614 69 11, ebrutekin123@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Figure-of-8 Walk Test completion time (time frame: Baseline). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07586553, which also lists 5 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 14 May 2026.