Validity and Reliability of the Two-Minute Step Test in Traumatic Meniscal Tear

NCT06162117 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: IstPRMTRHmeniscus
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 55
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 2

Brief Summary

This study is designed to explore the validity and reliability of the two-minute step test as an assessment method for functional capacity in patients diagnosed with traumatic meniscal tear. The objective is to determine the effectiveness of this test in accurately measuring the functional abilities of individuals with traumatic meniscus tears. By focusing on patients who have been diagnosed with such injuries and employing the two-minute step test, the study aims to provide valuable insights into the suitability of this evaluation tool for assessing functional capacity in this specific patient population. The findings of this research have the potential to contribute significantly to the clinical understanding and management of traumatic meniscal tears, offering clinicians a reliable and valid method for evaluating the functional capabilities of affected individuals.

Conditions

Meniscus Tear

Keywords

Exercise test; Meniscus; Physical fitness

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Two-Minute Step Test

  During the administration of the Two-Minute Step Test, the midpoint between the anterior superior iliac spine and the patella of the patient is marked. The patient is then instructed to take steps in place as quickly as possible for a duration of two minutes. The knee should be lifted at least to the level of the marked point. The number of steps taken by the patient within the two-minute period is recorded.

  0 day and 1th week

Secondary Outcomes (4)

• The Pain Self-Efficacy Questionnaire

  0 day

• Pain Catastrophizing Scale

  0 day

• Western Ontario Meniscal Evaluation Tool

  0 day

• Visual Analogue Scale

  0 day

Study Arms (1)

Traumatic meniscus tear

Patients with traumatic meniscus tears will be enrolled in this study

Diagnostic Test: 2- Minute Step Test

Interventions

2- Minute Step Test DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

2- Minute Step Test will be administered to patients with traumatic meniscus tear

Traumatic meniscus tear

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 50 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients with traumatic meniscus tear

You may qualify if:

• Patients aged between 18 and 50 who have previously been diagnosed with traumatic meniscal tear through magnetic resonance imaging will be included in the study

You may not qualify if:

• Patients under the age of 18 and over the age of 50
• Patients with accompanying knee osteoarthritis
• Degenerative meniscal tears
• Uncontrolled hypertension
• Decompensated cardiac failure
• Presence of systemic diseases affecting lower limb functions
• Presence of degenerative diseases affecting lower limb functions
• Peripheral artery disease causing vascular claudication
• Psychiatric illness
• Neuromuscular disease

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital: lead

Study Sites (2)

İstanbul Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Research and Training Hospital

Istanbul, Bahcelievler, 34147, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Beylikdüzü State Hospital

Istanbul, Beylikdüzü, 34147, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (3)

• Oliveros MJ, Seron P, Roman C, Galvez M, Navarro R, Latin G, Marileo T, Molina JP, Sepulveda P, Marzuca-Nassr GN, Munoz S. Two-Minute Step Test as a Complement to Six-Minute Walk Test in Subjects With Treated Coronary Artery Disease. Front Cardiovasc Med. 2022 May 9;9:848589. doi: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.848589. eCollection 2022.

  PMID: 35615563 BACKGROUND

• de Jesus SFC, Bassi-Dibai D, Pontes-Silva A, da Silva de Araujo A, de Freitas Faria Silva S, Veneroso CE, de Paula Gomes CAF, Dibai-Filho AV. Construct validity and reliability of the 2-Minute Step Test (2MST) in individuals with low back pain. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2022 Dec 5;23(1):1062. doi: 10.1186/s12891-022-06050-w.

  PMID: 36471309 RESULT

• de Morais Almeida TF, Dibai-Filho AV, de Freitas Thomaz F, Lima EAA, Cabido CET. Construct validity and reliability of the 2-minute step test in patients with knee osteoarthritis. BMC Musculoskelet Disord. 2022 Feb 17;23(1):159. doi: 10.1186/s12891-022-05114-1.

  PMID: 35177048 RESULT

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER GOV
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 30, 2023
• First Posted: December 8, 2023
• Study Start: February 21, 2024
• Primary Completion: March 21, 2024
• Study Completion: March 21, 2024
• Last Updated: October 21, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-10

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (2)