The 6 Minute Step Test in Chronic Low Back Pain
ConditionChronic Low Back Pain
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorKirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
About this trial
Our study aimed to investigate whether the 6 minute step test could be used as an alternative to the 6 minute walk test for assessing functional capacity in individuals with chronic low back pain.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
Diagnosed with chronic low back pain
Chronic low back pain for at least the last 3 months
Being aged 18-65
Voluntary participation in the study
Disqualifiers
Having orthopedic or neurological impairments
History of surgery due to chronic low back pain in the last 6 months
Being pregnant
Participating in regular physical activity in the past 3 months
Trial population
Individuals with chronic low back pain will be included in the study.
Trial design
Design model
Case-only
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Treatments tested in this trial
Not listed
Trial groups
24 Participants
are grouped into 1 trial groupGroup A: Indıviduals with chronic low back pain
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Functional capacity
Functional capacity will be assessed with a 6 minute walk test and 6 minute step test, and total distance and total number of step will be recorded. Quadriceps muscle oxygenation will be assessed with a monitor during the tests.
Time frame
1st and 2nd day2
Muscle function
will be evaluated with a 5 times sit to stand test and the total time recorded.
Time frame
1st daySecondary outcomes
1
Muscle strength
Hand grip and quadriceps femoris muscle strength will be evaluated with a dynamometer
Time frame
1st day2
Disability level
It will be assessed with Oswestry Disability Index. High scores (0-50 point) on the scale indicate the presence and severity of symptoms.
Time frame
1st daySponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov