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Comparing Centre-based, Remotely Supervised, and Self-administered Sit-to-stand Tests in Individuals With Chronic Respiratory Diseases
Led by West Park Healthcare Centre · Updated on 2024-07-08
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying the sit-to-stand (STS) exercise tests in people with chronic respiratory diseases (CRD) to find out if these tests can be reliably done at home, either with remote supervision or by the patients themselves. They want to see how well the 30-second and 1-minute STS tests work when done in different ways: at a healthcare center, supervised remotely, or self-administered at home. This study uses a repeated-measures crossover design to compare the different testing methods and understand their usefulness for assessing functional status in CRD patients. Participants will complete both the 30-second and 1-minute STS tests in three different settings: at a center under supervision, at home with remote supervision via videoconference, and at home by themselves without supervision. Each participant will attend an orientation meeting online to learn how to perform the tests and will receive instructions and materials for the home tests. The order of tests and conditions will be randomized and done on separate days within a maximum of seven days. During testing, measurements of blood oxygen, heart rate, and breathlessness will be taken before and after each test. Throughout the study, participants will report their functional status and complete questionnaires about how acceptable and feasible they find the different test methods. The research team will monitor physiological data and rest periods between tests. After finishing all testing conditions, participants will provide feedback on their experiences. The main outcomes measured include the number of sit-to-stand repetitions during the 30-second and 1-minute tests across the three conditions, along with oxygen saturation, heart rate, and breathlessness levels. The study aims to understand how these tests can be used in home-based rehabilitation for CRD patients.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Comparing Centre-based, Remotely Supervised, and Self-administered STS Tests in Individuals With CRD
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Physician diagnosis of chronic respiratory disease (e.g., Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Interstitial Lung Disease, Asthma)
- Male and female patients 18 years of age or older
- Able to perform at least 5 repetitions in the 1-minute sit-to-stand test without using upper extremities
- Access to a portable pulse oximeter at home to measure heart rate and oxygen saturation
- Access to technology for remote supervision (e.g., mobile phone, laptop/computer, iPad)
You will not qualify if you...
- Lower limb surgery in the preceding 3 months
- Medically unstable to perform exercise tests (e.g., no exacerbation in the preceding two weeks)
- Predominant neurological or musculoskeletal limitations to completing sit-to-stand
- At risk of falling during sit-to-stand due to impaired balance, as indicated in their clinical record or pulmonary rehabilitation assessment
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (videoconference orientation)
Duration - Up to 7 days
Participants complete the 30-second and 1-minute sit-to-stand (STS) tests across three different conditions: centre-based, remotely supervised at home, and self-administered at home. Each testing condition occurs on a separate day within a 7-day period, and participants record their oxygen saturation, heart rate, and dyspnea level before and after each test. There is a 5-minute rest period between the two STS tests on each test day.
3 test days (one per testing condition)
Duration - 1 day
After completing all testing conditions, participants complete a questionnaire regarding the feasibility and acceptability of the different testing methods.
1 visit (can be combined with final test day)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
West Park Healthcare Centre
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M6M2J5
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Research Team
L
Lee Verweel, MSc
L
Lee Verweel
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
CROSSOVER
Primary Purpose
SCREENING
Number of Arms
3
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