Validity and Reliability of the 2-minute Step Test in Patients With Fibromyalgia

Last updated: February 18, 2024
Sponsor: Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Fibromyalgia

Treatment

No intervention

Clinical Study ID

NCT06061016
IstPRMTRH2
  • Ages 18-65
  • Female

Study Summary

The objective of this study was twofold: first, to assess the validity and reliability of the 2 Minute Step Test (2MST) in patients with fibromyalgia; and second, to explore its relationship with objective assessment methods, specifically the 2 Minute Walk Test (2MWT) and the 6 Minute Walk Test (6MWT). Additionally, the study aimed to investigate the correlation between the 2MST and quality of life as well as chronic fatigue levels using the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) and the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Having been diagnosed with fibromyalgia according to the American College ofRheumatology 2010 Diagnostic Criteria
  • Female patients aged 18-65
  • The absence of any pathological condition that would hinder walking

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Uncontrolled hypertension
  • Decompensated heart failure
  • Presence of systemic diseases affecting lower extremity functions
  • Presence of degenerative diseases affecting lower extremity functions
  • Peripheral artery disease causing vascular claudication
  • Psychiatric illness
  • Neuromuscular disease
  • Pregnancy
  • Cognitive impairment

Study Design

Total Participants: 55
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: No intervention
Phase:
Study Start date:
October 01, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
November 02, 2023

Study Description

This cross-sectional study will include 55 female patients aged 18-65 who will be diagnosed with fibromyalgia according to the American College of Rheumatology 2010 Diagnostic Criteria. Demographic characteristics of the patients will be documented. The extent of impact on patients' quality of life will be evaluated using the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ), while the severity of chronic fatigue will be measured using the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS). The intensity of chronic pain experienced by patients will be expressed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). All patients will undergo an initial assessment using the 2-Minute Step Test (2MST), 2-Minute Walk Test (2MWT), and 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT). To assess test-retest reliability, the 2MST will be repeated with a 7-day interval between assessments.

Connect with a study center

  • Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

    Istanbul,
    Turkey

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