Chronic Low Back PainNCT07028034
The 6 Minute Step Test in Chronic Low Back Pain
An observational study of Chronic Low Back Pain, run by Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Our study aimed to investigate whether the 6 minute step test could be used as an alternative to the 6 minute walk test for assessing functional capacity in individuals with chronic low back pain. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Chronic Low Back Pain
- How many people
- 24 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 25 Jun 2025to Mar 2026
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Individuals with chronic low back pain will be included in the study.
Who may be able to join
- Diagnosed with chronic low back pain
- Chronic low back pain for at least the last 3 months
- Being aged 18-65
- Voluntary participation in the study
Who cannot join
- Having orthopedic or neurological impairments
- History of surgery due to chronic low back pain in the last 6 months
- Being pregnant
- Participating in regular physical activity in the past 3 months
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Kirsehir Ahi Evran University
Kırşehir
Merve Firat, +90 850 441 02 44 ext. 2490, mervefirat@ahievran.edu.tr
About this study
Official title: Could the 6 Minute Step Test be Used Instead of the 6 Minute Walk Test to Assess Functional Capacity in Individuals With Chronic Low Back Pain?
Our study aimed to investigate whether the 6 minute step test could be used as an alternative to the 6 minute walk test for assessing functional capacity in individuals with chronic low back pain.
- Conditions
- Chronic Low Back Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Indıviduals with chronic low back pain | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Functional capacity
Functional capacity will be assessed with a 6 minute walk test and 6 minute step test, and total distance and total number of step will be recorded. Quadriceps muscle oxygenation will be assessed with a monitor during the tests.
Measured: 1st and 2nd day
Muscle function
will be evaluated with a 5 times sit to stand test and the total time recorded.
Measured: 1st day
Secondary outcomes (2)
Muscle strength
Hand grip and quadriceps femoris muscle strength will be evaluated with a dynamometer
Measured: 1st day
Disability level
It will be assessed with Oswestry Disability Index. High scores (0-50 point) on the scale indicate the presence and severity of symptoms.
Measured: 1st day
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted19 Jun 2025
- Study start25 Jun 2025
- Primary completionOct 2025 (estimated)
- Study completionMar 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Chronic Low Back PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Kirsehir Ahi Evran UniversitesiThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 24 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Merve Firat, Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07028034
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2025-08/89
- Status last verified
- May 2025
- First submitted
- 29 May 2025
- Last updated
- 8 Aug 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Aug 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Could the 6 Minute Step Test be Used Instead of the 6 Minute Walk Test to Assess Functional Capacity in Individuals With Chronic Low Back Pain?
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07028034
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 2025-08/89
- Conditions
- Chronic Low Back Pain
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 24 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Kirsehir Ahi Evran UniversitesiUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 25 Jun 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Oct 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Mar 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 19 Jun 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Our study aimed to investigate whether the 6 minute step test could be used as an alternative to the 6 minute walk test for assessing functional capacity in individuals with chronic low back pain.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Indıviduals with chronic low back pain | – | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Individuals with chronic low back pain will be included in the study.
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Diagnosed with chronic low back pain
- Chronic low back pain for at least the last 3 months
- Being aged 18-65
- Voluntary participation in the study
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Having orthopedic or neurological impairments
- History of surgery due to chronic low back pain in the last 6 months
- Being pregnant
- Participating in regular physical activity in the past 3 months
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Functional capacity
Time frame: 1st and 2nd day
Functional capacity will be assessed with a 6 minute walk test and 6 minute step test, and total distance and total number of step will be recorded. Quadriceps muscle oxygenation will be assessed with a monitor during the tests.
Muscle function
Time frame: 1st day
will be evaluated with a 5 times sit to stand test and the total time recorded.
2 secondary outcomes
Muscle strength
Time frame: 1st day
Disability level
Time frame: 1st day
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 8 Aug 2025.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Chronic Low Back Pain, run by Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Aug 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Merve Firat (+90 850 441 02 44 ext. 2490, mervefirat@ahievran.edu.tr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Functional capacity (time frame: 1st and 2nd day). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 8 Aug 2025.