Assessing the Determinants of 6-minute Walk Test and Its Correlation With Quality of Life

Precision Health Economics

Status

Completed

Conditions

Aged

Treatments

Other: EQ-5D Survey

Other: 6 Minute Walk Test

Other: Short Physical Performance Battery

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Industry

Identifiers

NCT03123757

Mobility and Quality of Life

Details and patient eligibility

About

This study evaluates the determinants of mobility, measured by the 6-minute walk test, and its correlation with quality of life in near elderly patients.

Full description

To evaluate the determinants of mobility an its correlation with quality of life, we conducted a study that evaluated patients ability to perform the 6-minute walk test and their corresponding quality of life measured by the EQ-5D. Cognition was evaluated used the Callahan six-item screener, and additional measures of physical performance were assessed using the Short Physical Performance Battery. Participants disclosed self reported physical function and physical activity. Additionally, other participant characteristics including vital signs, medication history and healthcare utilization were determined as well as social, economic and health related information was collected.

Enrollment

207 patients

Sex

All

Ages

50 to 70 years old

Volunteers

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Willing to provide informed consent
Willing to perform the 6-minute walk without the use of a walker, or the assistance of another person.
Ability to speak and understand English

Exclusion criteria