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Is the Two-minute Step Test an Alternative to the Six-minute Walk Test in Pulmonary Hypertension?

Is the Two-minute Step Test an Alternative to the Six-minute Walk Test in Pulmonary Hypertension?: Validation of 2 Minute Step Test


Sponsor

Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

Enrollment

35 participants

Start Date

Sep 15, 2025

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The aim of this observational study is to evaluate the validity of the 2-minute step test in assessing functional capacity in pulmonary hypertension.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria3

  • Being diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (PH)
  • Being 18 years of age or older
  • Agreeing to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria3

  • Acute decompensated heart failure
  • Orthopedic or neurological disorders that prevent the test from being performed
  • Patients who have difficulty understanding the instructions given

Interventions

OTHER2 minute step test

The 2-Minute Step Test (2MST) is a simple, validated field test used to assess aerobic endurance and functional fitness, especially in older adults or people with chronic conditions (e.g., cardiopulmonary disease, neurological disorders).


Locations(1)

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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