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Reference Value of Figure of 8 Walk Test

Recruiting
Conditions
Healthy
Registration Number
NCT06314347
Lead Sponsor
Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University
Brief Summary

The aim of the study is to determine the reference values of the Figure 8 Walking Test in healthy adults.

Detailed Description

The Figure 8 Walk Test is a standard clinical measurement used to evaluate advanced walking performance required in daily life. Beyond walking straight, the ability to turn is required in many situations in daily life, such as getting around a table, avoiding obstacles, and navigating the street. The validity and reliability of the figure of 8 walk test have been stated for different pathological conditions, but the normative values of the test in healthy individuals are unknown.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
1000
Inclusion Criteria
  • -Above 18 years old
  • No known musculoskeletal and neurological disorders
  • healthy adults who are not elite or professional athletes
Exclusion Criteria
  • People with physical or cognitive impairments

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Figure of 8 walk testbaseline and two weeks later

It is a standard clinical measurement used to evaluate advanced walking performance required in daily life. In the figure-8 walking test, two cones are placed 1.5 meters apart. The individual stands in the middle of this distance. At the beginning of the test, the child walks around the first cone as fast as he can, then when he reaches the other starting point, this time he walks around the other cone. The elapsed time is recorded.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
heightBaseline

height in meters

AgeBaseline

age as a years

genderBaseline

As a male or female

weightbaseline

weight in kilograms

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Gaziantep Islam Science and Technology University

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Gaziantep, Turkey

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