The 6 Minute Step Test in Chronic Low Back Pain
Could the 6 Minute Step Test be Used Instead of the 6 Minute Walk Test to Assess Functional Capacity in Individuals With Chronic Low Back Pain?
Could the 6 Minute Step Test be Used Instead of the 6 Minute Walk Test to Assess Functional Capacity in Individuals With Chronic Low Back Pain?
Sponsor study identifier
observational
24
1 country
1
Study Start
June 25, 2025
Actual (reported)Primary Completion
October 2025
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Study Completion
March 2026
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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.
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March 2026
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May 29, 2025
Actual (reported)June 19, 2025
Actual (reported)June 25, 2025
Actual (reported)October 2025
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March 2026
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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.
1st and 2nd day
Muscle function
will be evaluated with a 5 times sit to stand test and the total time recorded.
1st day
Muscle strength
1st day
Disability level
1st day
Individuals with chronic low back pain will be included in the study.
Kirsehir Ahi Evran University
Kırşehir, Turkey (Türkiye)
First Submitted
May 29, 2025
First Posted
June 19, 2025
Study Start
June 25, 2025
Actual (reported)Primary Completion
October 2025
Estimated (date passed)Effectiveness of Electrotherapy Treatment in Chronic Low Back Pain
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Study Completion
March 2026
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Last Updated
August 8, 2025
Record last verified: 2025-05
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