The Effects of Guarding on the Outcomes of the Six Minute Walk Test
Completed
Conditions studied: Functional Capacity, Physical Activity, Rehabilitation
In brief
This study was designed to determine if walking with a healthy individual during the 6 minute walk test significantly influenced the outcome of the test.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT03916952
- Run by
- Concordia University, St. Paul
- People needed
- 205
- Starts
- 2017-06-11
- Expected to finish
- 2018-12-12
- Last updated by the study team
- 2019-04-16
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Young Group
- Between 18 and 50 years of age
- Independent with ambulation such that no physical assistance was required during the 6MWT
- No pertinent acute or chronic medical conditions.
- Older adult group
- 50 years of age or older Ambulatory without requiring physical assistance Intact cognition as determined by achieving a score of 24 on the Mini Mental Status Exam
- Stable balance by scoring a minimum of 18cm (7 inches) on the Functional Reach Test
You may not qualify if…
- All Participants:
- Unstable angina
- History of myocardial infarction 30 days prior to the study
- Resting heart rate greater than 120 beats per minute
- Resting systolic blood pressure greater than 180 mmHg
- Resting diastolic blood pressure greater than 100 mmHg
- Symptoms were reported or observed that were consistent with low blood pressure
- Recent injury, surgery or medical procedure.
- Older Participants:
- Functional Reach Test (<18cm or 7 inches)
- Mini Mental Exam (score < 24).
Where it is running
- Widener University — Chester, Pennsylvania, United States
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