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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
About This Trial
The aim of this observational study is to evaluate the validity of the 2-minute step test in assessing functional capacity in pulmonary hypertension.
Who May Be Eligible (Plain English)
Who May Qualify:
- Being diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (PH)
- Being 18 years of age or older
- Agreeing to participate in the study
Who Should NOT Join This Trial:
- Acute decompensated heart failure
- Orthopedic or neurological disorders that prevent the test from being performed
- Patients who have difficulty understanding the instructions given
Always talk to your doctor about whether this trial is right for you.
Original Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Being diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (PH)
* Being 18 years of age or older
* Agreeing to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Acute decompensated heart failure
* Orthopedic or neurological disorders that prevent the test from being performed
* Patients who have difficulty understanding the instructions given
Treatments Being Tested
OTHER
2 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)