The Reliability and Validity of the Figure of 8 Walk Test and Double Task Figure of 8 Walk Test in Persons With Stroke

NCT ID: NCT05552885

Last Updated: 2022-09-23

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

UNKNOWN

Total Enrollment

28 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-10-10

Study Completion Date

2023-08-30

Brief Summary

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The validity of the dual-task F8W test in predicting falls in older adults has been confirmed. As far as we know, there are no studies evaluating the validity and reliability of the dual-task F8W test in stroke patients. Therefore, the aim of the study is to evaluate the validity and reliability of the F8W and dual-task F8W test in stroke patients.

Detailed Description

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Recently, the validity and reliability of assessment tools in which two tasks are performed simultaneously have been investigated. Although the utility of dual-task assessments in assessing falls in neurological diseases is uncertain, the reliability of dual-task assessments involving walking has shown quite good results. Stroke survivors have decreases in one or both (locomotor and cognitive) performances while walking and simultaneously performing a cognitive task. The tasks selected in dual-task evaluations may affect dual-task interactions, therefore, tasks that are compatible with daily living activities should be used in dual-task evaluations. A previous study confirmed the validity of the dual-task F8W test in predicting falls in older adults. Because of this reaason, stroke patients aged 50 and over will be included in the study.

Conditions

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Stroke

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Stroke patients

General cognitive level will be evaluated with the Standardized Mini Mental Test to determine the eligibility of the participants for the study. The American National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale will be applied to determine the stroke severity and functional status of the participants. The reliability and validity of the eight-shape gait test and the double-task octagonal gait test will be examined. The reliability of the tests will be evaluated by calculating the test-retest method, standard error measurement and minimum detectable change values. The initial test and retest will be evaluated two days apart. The concurrent validity of the tests will be evaluated by the correlation between the timed get-and-go test, the 10-meter walk test, and the modified four-square step test.

Evaluation

Intervention Type OTHER

The Standardized Mini Mental Test, The American National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, the Figure of 8 Walk Test, the double-task octagonal gait test, the timed up-and-go test, the 10-meter walk test, and the modified four-square step test will be applied to the stroke patients.

Interventions

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Evaluation

The Standardized Mini Mental Test, The American National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale, the Figure of 8 Walk Test, the double-task octagonal gait test, the timed up-and-go test, the 10-meter walk test, and the modified four-square step test will be applied to the stroke patients.

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Being 50 years of age and older,
* Having only one unilateral stroke at least 6 months prior to the study,
* Being medically stable,
* Being able to walk at least 10 meters with a cane or independently,
* Getting 24 points or more from the Standardized Mini-Mental Test',
* Being to be able to perform the cognitive task (subtraction) to be given during the evaluations.

Exclusion Criteria

* The presence of additional orthopedic, neurological or cardiovascular diseases that may affect balance and walking,
* Uncorrected vision and hearing problems.
Minimum Eligible Age

50 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

85 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Pamukkale University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Güzin Kara

Principal Investıgator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Güzin Kara, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Pamukkale University

Locations

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Pamukkale University

Denizli, Kınıklı/Pamukkale, Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Central Contacts

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Güzin Kara, PhD

Role: CONTACT

05393743451

Güzin Kara

Role: CONTACT

05393743451

References

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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.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 19959654 (View on PubMed)

Kim, Y.-H., & Lim, J.-H. The reliability and validity of figure-of-8 walk test in patients with stroke. Journal of the Korean Academy of Clinical Electrophysiology. 2012: 10(1); 29-37.

Reference Type RESULT

Lowry KA, Brach JS, Nebes RD, Studenski SA, VanSwearingen JM. Contributions of cognitive function to straight- and curved-path walking in older adults. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2012 May;93(5):802-7. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2011.12.007.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 22541307 (View on PubMed)

Ng SS, Hui-Chan CW. The timed up & go test: its reliability and association with lower-limb impairments and locomotor capacities in people with chronic stroke. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2005 Aug;86(8):1641-7. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2005.01.011.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 16084820 (View on PubMed)

Nualyong T, Siriphorn A. Accuracy of the figure of 8 walk test with and without dual-task to predict falls in older adults. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2022 Apr;30:69-75. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2022.02.001. Epub 2022 Feb 7.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 35500981 (View on PubMed)

Roos MA, Reisman DS, Hicks G, Rose W, Rudolph KS. Development of the Modified Four Square Step Test and its reliability and validity in people with stroke. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2016;53(3):403-12. doi: 10.1682/JRRD.2014.04.0112.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 27271003 (View on PubMed)

Son H, Park C. Effect of turning direction on Timed Up and Go test results in stroke patients. Eur J Phys Rehabil Med. 2019 Feb;55(1):35-39. doi: 10.23736/S1973-9087.18.05202-4. Epub 2018 Jul 6.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 29984566 (View on PubMed)

Wong SS, Yam MS, Ng SS. The Figure-of-Eight Walk test: reliability and associations with stroke-specific impairments. Disabil Rehabil. 2013;35(22):1896-902. doi: 10.3109/09638288.2013.766274. Epub 2013 Apr 19.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 23600714 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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E-60116787-020-217378

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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