The Relative and Absolute Reliability of 6-Minutes Walking Test in Hip Fracture Patients
6 minutes walking test
Femoral Fractures+3
+ Leg Injuries
+ Wounds and Injuries
Screening Study
Summary
Study start date: September 1, 2012
Actual date on which the first participant was enrolled.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.
Protocol
This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.20 patients to be enrolled
Total number of participants that the clinical trial aims to recruit.Screening Study
Eligibility
Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria: person's general health condition or prior treatments.Any sex
Biological sex of participants that are eligible to enroll.Over 60 Years
Range of ages for which participants are eligible to join.Healthy volunteers not allowed
If individuals who are healthy and do not have the condition being studied can participate.Conditions
Pathology
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
Study Plan
Find out more about all the medication administered in this study, their detailed description and what they involve.One single intervention group is designated in this study
This study does not include a placebo group
Treatment Groups
Group I
No InterventionStudy Objectives
Primary Objectives
Study Centers
These are the hospitals, clinics, or research facilities where the trial is being conducted. You can find the location closest to you and its status.This study has 1 location