Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Evaluating the 6-Minute Stepper Test for Predicting Mortality in COPD

Official title: Evaluation of the Predictive Properties of the 6-Minute Stepper Test for Long-term Mortality in Patients with COPD

Run by ADIR Association · NCT06703359 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to see if the 6-Minute Stepper Test can help predict how long people with COPD might live.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment250 (estimated)
SponsorADIR Association
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Rouen)
StatusRecruiting
StartedJune 1, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 31, 2025
Study endsJune 30, 2029
Registry record updatedDecember 2, 2024
Trial IDNCT06703359 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old with any stage of COPD who have been referred for pulmonary rehabilitation and completed a 6-Minute Stepper Test.

Probably not a fit

Patients under guardianship or legal supervision, as well as pregnant or breastfeeding women, may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess the predictive properties of the 6-Minute Stepper Test for mortality in individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). It will analyze medical records of patients referred for pulmonary rehabilitation at the ADIR Association in France from 2015 to 2023. The study will collect various demographic and health-related data, including performance metrics from the stepper test, to determine the test's effectiveness in predicting 2-year and 5-year mortality rates. A receiver operator curve analysis will be conducted to identify the optimal threshold for predicting all-cause mortality based on test performance.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a reliable tool for predicting mortality in COPD patients, potentially guiding treatment and management strategies.

How similar studies have gone: While the predictive properties of exercise tests in COPD have been explored, this specific approach using the 6-Minute Stepper Test for mortality prediction is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age \> 18 years;
* Covered by a social security scheme;
* COPD (all stages);
* Referred for pulmonary rehabilitation;
* Completed a 6-Minute Stepper Test at the start of their program.

Non-inclusion Criteria:

* Patients under guardianship or legal supervision;
* Pregnant or breastfeeding women.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Not applicable.

Where it's running

  • ADIR Association
    Rouen, France
    Recruiting

Study contacts

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.