Reliability of 6-Minutes Walking Test in Hip Fracture Patients
This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified March 2013 by Lolland Community, Denmark
Sponsor:
Lolland Community, Denmark
Collaborators:
Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre
University of Southern Denmark
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Mr. Jan Overgaard, Lolland Community, Denmark
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01667913
First received: August 15, 2012
Last updated: March 26, 2013
Last verified: March 2013
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Purpose
The purpose of this study is to examine the relative (ICC) and absolute intertester reliability of the 6-Minutes Walking Test in hip fracture patients (N=50) in an outpatient facility. The data collection is conducted by two physiotherapists, who are blinded to each other. The physiotherapists are randomized so they each are doing an equal number of baseline tests.
| Condition | Intervention |
|---|---|
|
Hip Fracture |
Other: 6 minutes walking test |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment Masking: Open Label Primary Purpose: Screening |
| Official Title: | The Relative and Absolute Reliability of 6-Minutes Walking Test in Hip Fracture Patients |
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Further study details as provided by Lolland Community, Denmark:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- The 6-Minutes Walking Test [ Time Frame: 3 to 5 weeks post surgery ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]The 6-Minutes Walking Test performed according to International Guidelines, will be performed on hip fracture patients 3 to 5 weeks after surgery. The testing will be conducted on the same person by two physiotherapists with a one day pause in between test sessions.
| Estimated Enrollment: | 50 |
| Study Start Date: | September 2012 |
| Estimated Study Completion Date: | August 2013 |
| Estimated Primary Completion Date: | August 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Arms | Assigned Interventions |
|---|---|
| No Intervention: 6 minutes walking test | Other: 6 minutes walking test |
Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 60 Years and older |
| Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- 60 years or above
- Hip fracture patients with a Intra - or Extra Capsular hip fracture
- Testing within 3 - 5 weeks postsurgery in an outpatient facility
- No weightbearing restrictions on the fractured limb
- Normal cognitive level (Mini Mental State Examination(MMSE) - score ≥20 points)
- Participants should not experiencing hip related pain more or less than moderate according to Verbal Ranking Scale when resting
- To have the ability to write and understand danish language
Exclusion Criteria:
- MMSE score ≤19 points
Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01667913
Locations
| Denmark | |
| Health Center Maribo | Recruiting |
| Maribo, Denmark, 4930 | |
| Contact: Jan A Overgaard, Bachelor +4554677700 jover@lolland.dk | |
| Principal Investigator: Jan A Overgaard, Bachelor | |
Sponsors and Collaborators
Lolland Community, Denmark
Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre
University of Southern Denmark
Investigators
| Principal Investigator: | Jan A Overgaard, Bachelor | Sector of Health and Older, Department of Rehabilitation, Lolland Community, Denmark |
| Study Director: | Morten T Kristensen, Ph.d | Department of Physical Therapy and Orthopedic Surgery, Copenhagen University Hospital at Hvidovre, Denmark |
More Information
Additional Information:
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| Responsible Party: | Mr. Jan Overgaard, Bachelor in Physiotherapy, Lolland Community, Denmark |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01667913 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: | Hip Fracture study 7/7-12 |
| Study First Received: | August 15, 2012 |
| Last Updated: | March 26, 2013 |
| Health Authority: | Denmark: The Regional Committee on Biomedical Research Ethics |
Keywords provided by Lolland Community, Denmark:
|
Hip Fracture 6-minutes walking test Reliability |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
|
Fractures, Bone Hip Fractures Wounds and Injuries |
Femoral Fractures Hip Injuries Leg Injuries |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 22, 2013