Status:
UNKNOWN
Six-Minute Walk Test in Patients at High Risk for Complications From Lung Resection
Lead Sponsor:
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Conditions:
Lung Cancer
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-90 years
Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical research study is to compare the 6-minute walk test with the exercise stress test, in patients who may have lung surgery. Researchers want to find out if the 6-minute walk te...
Detailed Description
Description of the Study Tests: The exercise stress test is commonly used for predicting possible complications that may occur after lung surgery. The 6-minute walk test is a simpler test that does n...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patient's age is between 18-90.
- Patient has been referred for an oxygen consumption exercise test because they are considered high risk for morbidity and/or mortality post lung resection
- Patient must be able to read, understand and provide informed consent.
Exclusion
- Patients diagnosed with angina pectoris
- Patients diagnosed with critical aortic stenosis
- Patients with unstable gait that persists with use of assistive device
- Patients unable to walk
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2007
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 30 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
101 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00450125
Start Date
February 1 2007
End Date
June 30 2020
Last Update
May 15 2019
Active Locations (1)
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University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Houston, Texas, United States, 77030