The aim of our study was to investigate the validity and reliability of the 6 minute stepper test in kidney transplant recipients.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients with kidney transplantation
* At least 6 months after the kidney transplant
* Not having regular exercise habits
* Voluntary participation in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having a musculoskeletal problem that may interfere with the tests
* Having neurological impairment
* Having chronic lung disease
* Having had any cardiovascular event in the last 6 months
Primary outcome measure(s)
Exercise capacity — Day 1 Exercise capacity will be assessed with a 6 minute stepper test.
Exercise capacity — Day 1 Exercise capacity will be assessed with a 6 minute walk test.
Peripheral muscle strength — Day 1 Knee extensor strength will be measured using a portable portable handheld dynamometer.
Lower extremity endurance — Day 1 It will be evaluated with a one-minute sit to stand test.
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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