Can a One-Minute chair test predict COVID-19 hospital needs?
NCT ID NCT04730661
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a one-minute sit-to-stand test could help emergency doctors decide if COVID-19 patients need hospital care. The test measures oxygen levels and breathing effort during repeated standing from a chair. The trial aimed to reduce unnecessary hospital stays but was terminated early after enrolling only 54 participants.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Sit to stand test (a one-minute physical test measuring oxygen levels and breathing effort)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this test could help emergency doctors quickly decide which COVID-19 patients need hospital monitoring versus those who can safely go home.
- What could go wrong
- The trial was terminated early with only 54 participants, so results are limited. The test may not be accurate enough to replace standard assessments.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Rouen university hospital
Rouen, 76000, France
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