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NCT Number: NCT07028034

The 6 Minute Step Test in Chronic Low Back Pain

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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Key information

Conditions

Chronic Low Back Pain

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Diagnosed with chronic low back pain
  • Chronic low back pain for at least the last 3 months
  • Being aged 18-65
  • Voluntary participation in the study

Exclusion criteria

  • Having orthopedic or neurological impairments
  • History of surgery due to chronic low back pain in the last 6 months
  • Being pregnant
  • Participating in regular physical activity in the past 3 months

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Functional capacity

    Time frame: 1st and 2nd day

    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.

  2. Muscle function

    Time frame: 1st day

    will be evaluated with a 5 times sit to stand test and the total time recorded.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Muscle strength

    Time frame: 1st day

    Hand grip and quadriceps femoris muscle strength will be evaluated with a dynamometer

  2. Disability level

    Time frame: 1st day

    It will be assessed with Oswestry Disability Index. High scores (0-50 point) on the scale indicate the presence and severity of symptoms.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Merve Firat

CONTACT

[email protected]

+90 850 441 02 44 ext. 2490

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi

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Registry information

Official study title

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?

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2026
First posted
Jun 19, 2025
Registry last updated
Aug 8, 2025

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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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