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6-minute Pegboard Ring Test in Patients With Scleroderma
Sponsor: Yasemin GEDIKLI
Summary
The aim of this observational study was to evaluate the reliability and validity of the 6-minute pegboard and ring test (6PBRT) in patients with systemic sclerosis. The main question it aims to answer is: \- Is 6PBRT a valid and reliable method to assess upper extremity functional capacity in patients with systemic sclerosis? Participants will repeat the 6PBRT 2 times 1 hour apart. In addition, respiratory muscle strength (MIP-MEP), upper extremity muscle strength (hand dynanometer and hand-held dynanometer), muscle oxygen saturation (Moxy Monitor Device) will be evaluated.
Official title: "Validity and Reliability of the 6-minute Pegboard Ring Test in Patients With Scleroderma
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2024-10-15
Completion Date
2025-10-15
Last Updated
2024-09-19
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
validity and reliability study
Determination of strength, endurance and exercise capacity of the upper extremities is an important issue in scleroderma management. 6PBRT, which is one of the tests serving this purpose, has been found to be valid and reliable in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma, but when the literature is reviewed, it is seen that 6PBRT has not been studied in patients with scleroderma. This study was planned as a non-interventional safety study. The study will investigate the validity and reliability of 6PBRT in patients with scleroderma. In this context, the test will be performed 2 times with a 1-hour rest break. Dyspnea and fatigue will be assessed using the Borg scale and muscle oxygenation, heart rate and blood pressure will be recorded before and after 6PBRT. The level of dyspnea and fatigue and baseline values of heart rate will be checked before the second trial to ensure patients are stable. All assessments will be performed by the same physiotherapist.
Locations (1)
Selcuk University
Konya, Selcuklu, Turkey (Türkiye)