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NCT Number: NCT02873780

Comparison of 3-Minute Step Test (3MStepT) and 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) in COPD Patients

The aim of this study is to compare oxygen desaturation during two tests: the 6 minute walk test and the 3 minute step test, for COPD patients.

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Key information

Conditions

COPD Chronic Disease Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Disease Attributes Lung Diseases Lung Diseases, Obstructive Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive Respiratory Tract Diseases

Age range

40 year–90 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

CH Des pays de Morlaix

Morlaix, 29600, France

About this study

The 6 minute walk test (6MWT) is the best field test to determine oxygen desaturation during effort, in COPD patients. However, the test need a 30m corridor.

The 3 minute step test (3MST) is a other field test used in COPD patients. But no study shows that 3MST can be used to determine oxygen desaturation.

The aim of this study is to compare oxygen desaturation during these to tests : the 6MWT and the 3MST.

50 patients will be included in this study.

Patients realize two 6MWT and two 3MST, with rest between each test.

Oxygen saturation, heart rate are registered during the tests, dyspnea, leg peniblility are notified before and after each test, distance or number of steps are noted.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • stable COPD patients hospitalized for pulmonary rehabilitation program

Exclusion criteria

  • acute exacerbation of COPD
  • incapacity to realize the tests
  • absence of written informed consent

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. oxygen saturation

    Time frame: 3 minutes

    oxygen saturation is compared between 6MWT and 3MST at the end of the 2 tests

Secondary outcomes

  1. heart rate

    Time frame: 3 minutes

    heart rate is compared between 6MWT and 3MST at the end of the 2 tests

  2. dyspnea (Borg Scale)

    Time frame: 3 minutes

    dyspnea (Borg Scale) is compared between 6MWT and 3MST at the end of the 2 tests

  3. leg penibility (Borg Scale)

    Time frame: 3 minutes

    leg penibility (Borg Scale) is compared between 6MWT and 3MST at the end of the 2 tests

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Centre Hospitalier des Pays de Morlaix

Other

Collaborators

  • Cliniques universitaires Saint-Luc- Université Catholique de Louvain

Registry information

Official study title

Comparison of 3-Minute Step Test (3MStepT) and 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients

Important dates

Study start
2016
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
Aug 22, 2016
Registry last updated
Jan 31, 2017

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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