Renal Transplanted Recipients
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of our study was to investigate the validity and reliability of the 6 minute stepper test in kidney transplant recipients.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Hacettepe University
Study design
Observational model
CASE_ONLY
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 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
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise capacity | Day 1 | Exercise capacity will be assessed with a 6 minute stepper 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. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Contacts
Primary ContactMerve Firat
Backup ContactNaciye Vardar-Yagli
Outcome results
None listed