Stepping up asthma care: new test may replace treadmill
NCT ID NCT07357805
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a 6-minute stepper test is a valid and reliable way to measure exercise capacity in adults with asthma. 41 participants with well-controlled asthma performed the stepper test and a standard treadmill test. The goal was to see if the simpler stepper test could accurately reflect exercise ability.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If the stepper test proves valid, it could give doctors a simple, low-cost way to check exercise capacity in asthma patients without needing a full lab test.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study focused on measurement, not treatment. The test may not be accurate for all asthma patients or replace standard exercise tests.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gazi University Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Ankara, Çankaya 06490
Ankara, Çankaya, 06490, Turkey (Türkiye)
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