The Validity and Reliability of the Six-Minute Walk Test, Ten-Meter Walk Test, 30 Second Chair Stand, Linear Analog Scale of Function, and the Modified Brief Fatigue Inventory in Patients With Cancer of the Head and Neck
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
- Enrollment
- 66
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Six-Minute Walk Test
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 10 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to establish the Six-Minute Walk Test, 10-Meter Walk Test, 30 Second Chair Stand, Linear Analog Scale of Function, and the Modifed Brief Fatigue Inventory as reliable and valid outcome measurements for patients with head and neck cancer.
Detailed Description
This study will be looking at the test-retest reliability and validity of various outcome measures in patients with cancer of the head and neck. Testing will occur in 2 visits within one week.
Investigators
Melissa M. Eden
Physical Therapist
Mayo Clinic
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Age 18-85
- •Within 3 months of surgery, or are currently undergoing radiation and/or chemotherapy for a diagnosis of head and neck cancer
- •Community dwelling
- •Able to provide informed consent, answer relevant questionnaires,follow instructions provided during testing
Exclusion Criteria
- •Vulnerable populations (minors, prisoners)
- •Medical comorbidities which limit the safe completion of the 6MWT, gait speed, and strength testing
- •Inability to return for a second day of testing within one week
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Six-Minute Walk Test
Time Frame: Baseline - 1 week
10-Meter Walk Test
Time Frame: Baseline - 1 week
30-Second Chair Stand
Time Frame: Baseline - 1 week
Linear Analog Scale of Function
Time Frame: Baseline - 1 week
Modified Brief Fatigue Inventory
Time Frame: Baseline - 1 week
Secondary Outcomes
- FACIT-Fatigue(Baseline - 1 week)