The Effects of Guarding on the Outcomes of the Six Minute Walk Test

NCT03916952 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: ConcordiaUStPau
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 205
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study was designed to determine if walking with a healthy individual during the 6 minute walk test significantly influenced the outcome of the test.

Conditions

Functional Capacity; Physical Activity; Rehabilitation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Distance Walked

  How far the patient was able to ambulate

  6 Minutes

• Gait Speed

  How fast the patient was able to ambulate

  6 Minutes

Study Arms (2)

Healthy younger

All participants between 18 and 65 years of age that completed the test

Diagnostic Test: Six Minute Walk Test

Healthy older

All participants \> 65 years of age that completed the test

Diagnostic Test: Six Minute Walk Test

Interventions

Six Minute Walk Test DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

The patients walked as far as possible for 6 minutes--over two separate trials. In one trial, an examiner walked with the participant. In the second trial, the participant walked independently. A paired T test was performed to see if there was a significant difference in the distance walked or gait speed between the trials.

Healthy older; Healthy younger

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Gender Eligibility Details: Boxes for Male, Female and Other were provided on demographic form
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population was average age of 24 in the younger group and 71.2 in the older group. The population was 134 female to 69 males. The sample population was primarily Caucasian (89%). Mean BMI of the younger group was 24.1 and the older group 26.4.

You may qualify if:

• Young Group
• Between 18 and 50 years of age
• Independent with ambulation such that no physical assistance was required during the 6MWT
• No pertinent acute or chronic medical conditions.
• Older adult group
• years of age or older Ambulatory without requiring physical assistance Intact cognition as determined by achieving a score of 24 on the Mini Mental Status Exam
• Stable balance by scoring a minimum of 18cm (7 inches) on the Functional Reach Test

You may not qualify if:

• All Participants:
• Unstable angina
• History of myocardial infarction 30 days prior to the study
• Resting heart rate greater than 120 beats per minute
• Resting systolic blood pressure greater than 180 mmHg
• Resting diastolic blood pressure greater than 100 mmHg
• Symptoms were reported or observed that were consistent with low blood pressure
• Recent injury, surgery or medical procedure.
• Older Participants:
• Functional Reach Test (\<18cm or 7 inches)
• Mini Mental Exam (score \< 24).

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Concordia University, St. Paul: lead

Study Sites (1)

Widener University

Chester, Pennsylvania, 19013, United States

Location

Related Publications (14)

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity

Interventions

Walk Test

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Exercise Test; Heart Function Tests; Diagnostic Techniques, Cardiovascular; Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures; Diagnosis

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principle investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 12, 2019
• First Posted: April 16, 2019
• Study Start: June 11, 2017
• Primary Completion: December 12, 2018
• Study Completion: December 12, 2018
• Last Updated: April 16, 2019

Record last verified: 2019-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

US (1)