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NCT Number: NCT00638924

Physiologic Variables in Healthy Women in Shuttle Walk Test

To analyze the alterations of physiologic variables in healthy sedentary women in the Shuttle Walk Test, verify the distance reached and interruption causes of the test.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy

Age range

20 year–30 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Observational

Primary location

State University of Campinas

Campinas, São Paulo, 13083887, Brazil

About this study

The Shuttle Walk Test requires patients to walk at a gradually increasing speed, up and down a 10 meter corridor identified by two marker cones, until they reach a symptom limited maximum. The walking speed was externally paced and controlled by a series of beeps played on a compact disk.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

  • Inclusion criteria:
  • female gender;
  • sedentary;
  • aged 20 to 30 years.
  • Exclusion criteria:
  • pregnancy;
  • enrolment in any regular physical activity program;
  • diagnosed health conditions.

Treatment and study plan

Shuttle walk test

Other

the test requires patients to walk at a gradually increasing speed, up and down a 10 m course identified by two marker cones, until they reach a symptom limited maximum. The walking speed was externally paced and controlled by a series of beeps played on a compact disk.

Other names: Shuttle Walking Test, Exercise Capacity Test

Primary outcomes

  1. Shuttle Walk Test Distance

    Time frame: baseline

    The distance achieved in the test in meters

Secondary outcomes

  1. Heart Rate

    Time frame: baseline

    Heart rate at baseline

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Campinas, Brazil

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Analysis of Physiologic Variables in Healthy Women in Shuttle Walk Test

Important dates

Study start
2007
Primary completion
2008
Study completion
2008
First posted
Mar 19, 2008
Registry last updated
Jul 17, 2012

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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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