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Can a stepper test replace the walking test for PAD patients?

NCT ID NCT07169045

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Gazi University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study checks if a 6-minute stepper test is a reliable way to measure exercise ability in people with peripheral artery disease (PAD). Researchers will compare it to standard tests like the 6-minute walk test and a treadmill test. The goal is to find a simple, low-cost tool that doctors can use in small spaces. About 24 adults with stable PAD will participate.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 24 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Sep 2025

Expected to finish

Jul 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

24 patients diagnosed with peripheral artery disease will be recruited

Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with peripheral artery disease by the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, * Ankle-brachial index (ABI) ≤1.40 or exercise ABI ≤0.73 or diagnosed with calcified vascular response, in remission and under follow-up, * Stable, * Ages between 18 and 80, * Patients who volunteer to participate in the study will be included. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients will be excluded if they have: * Previously underwent ischaemic amputation, * Unstable coronary artery disease, * Uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus, * Pulmonary disease, * Acute infection, * Weight \>110 kg because it is the upper limit of the stepper device, * Contraindications to exercise testing per the American Sports Medicine Association, * Pregnant and breastfeeding women, * Patients with PAD who have undergone major surgery or had a myocardial infarction within the last 3 months.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

peripheral arterial disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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Peripheral artery disease (PAD)

How to take part

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Gazi University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Unit

    RECRUITING

    Ankara, Çankaya, 06490, Turkey (Türkiye)

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