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The 6 Minute Step Test in Chronic Low Back Pain

Observational Chronic Low Back Pain

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In plain language

An automatic summary of structured registry data. It is an orientation aid, not a substitute for the official protocol or a physician assessment.

What is being studied
This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Chronic Low Back Pain. Basic parameters: 18 years — 65 years · All.
What needs checking
Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
Where it takes place
Turkey (Türkiye)
Next step
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Official 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?

Overview

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.

Primary outcome measures

  • Functional capacity [Time frame: 1st and 2nd day]
  • Muscle function [Time frame: 1st day]
Secondary outcome measures (2)
  • Muscle strength [Time frame: 1st day]
  • Disability level [Time frame: 1st day]

Eligibility criteria

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

Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.

Healthy volunteers: No

Study design

Observational model
Case-only

Study locations

Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
  • Kirsehir Ahi Evran University — Kırşehir

Identifiers

NCT: NCT07028034 · 2025-08/89

Primary sources (government registries)

View this study on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗