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

Pamukkale University

Status: Not yet enrolling

Conditions: Stroke

Treatments: Other: Evaluation

Study type: Observational

Funder types: Other

Identifiers

NCT05552885

E-60116787-020-217378

Details and patient eligibility

About

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.

Full description

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.

Enrollment: 28 estimated patients

Sex: All

Ages: 50 to 85 years old

Volunteers: No Healthy Volunteers

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.

Trial design

28 participants in 1 patient group

Stroke patients

Description:

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.

Treatment:

Other: Evaluation