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The Six-minute Stepper Test as an Outcome Measure of Exercise Tolerance During Pulmonary Rehabilitation in With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients(STEPPER)?

Launched by UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, BREST · Dec 27, 2012

Trial Information

Current as of June 15, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Copd St6: The Six Minute Stepper Test Conventional Respiratory Rehabilitation Pulmonary Rehabilitation

ClinConnect Summary

Currently, the reference test in assessing functional capacity in COPD patients during pulmonary rehabilitation is the six-Minute Walking Test (6MWT). However, the realization of the 6MWT requires a 30m-long corridor, according to the American Thoracic Society Guidelines. Lack of sufficient space can prevent the realization of 6MWT, especially for private practitioner pulmonologists, and also in hospitals. The six-minute stepper test (ST6) which can be performed in a normal room, should be an interesting alternative.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Patient with COPD wtih all stages of severity
  • Hospitalized in the pulmonary rehabilitation unit in the hospital of Morlaix, with a 3 weeks pulmonary rehabilitation course
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Pneumonectomy, Lobectomy less than 6 months
  • orthopedic problem
  • Balance disorder
  • Weight \> 110kg

About University Hospital, Brest

The University Hospital of Brest is a leading academic medical center dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative clinical research and comprehensive patient care. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, the hospital serves as a hub for cutting-edge clinical trials aimed at improving treatment outcomes across various medical specialties. Leveraging its robust academic affiliations and state-of-the-art facilities, the University Hospital of Brest is committed to fostering scientific discovery and enhancing the quality of life for patients through evidence-based practices and pioneering research initiatives.

Locations

Morlaix, Brittany, France

Brest,, Brittany, France

Morlaix, Brittany, , France

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

FRANCIS COUTURAUD, MD,PHD

Principal Investigator

Brest University Hospital Brest,, Brittany, France 29200

CATHERINE LE BER-MOY, DR.

Principal Investigator

Hospital of Morlaix Morlaix, Brittany, France 29600

CHANTAL LOCHON, DR.

Principal Investigator

Hospital of Morlaix Morlaix, Brittany, France 29600

Timeline

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Estimated completion

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