6-minute stepper test reliability in kidney transplant patients
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study checks if a 6-minute stepper test is a valid and reliable way to measure exercise ability in people who have had a kidney transplant. It helps doctors understand your fitness without needing complex equipment.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have had a kidney transplant.
- It has been at least 6 months since your transplant.
- You are not currently exercising regularly.
- You do not have a muscle or bone problem that would affect walking or stepping.
- You do not have a neurological condition.
- You have not had a heart attack, stroke, or other heart event in the last 6 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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