Validity and Reliability of Outcome Measures in Patients With Cancer of the Head and Neck



Status:Completed
Conditions:Cancer, Cancer
Therapuetic Areas:Oncology
Healthy:No
Age Range:18 - 85
Updated:2/7/2015
Start Date:September 2013
End Date:September 2014
Contact:Melissa M Eden, DPT
Email:Eden.Melissa@mayo.edu
Phone:4803420450

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Trial Summary
Trial Overview
Inclusion Criteria

The Validity and Reliability of the Six-Minute Walk Test, Ten-Meter Walk Test, 30 Second Chair Stand, Linear Analog Scale of Function, and the Modified Brief Fatigue Inventory in Patients With Cancer of the Head and Neck

The purpose of this study is to establish the Six-Minute Walk Test, 10-Meter Walk Test, 30
Second Chair Stand, Linear Analog Scale of Function, and the Modifed Brief Fatigue Inventory
as reliable and valid outcome measurements for patients with head and neck cancer.

This study will be looking at the test-retest reliability and convergent validity of various
outcome measures in patients with cancer of the head and neck. Testing will occur in 2
visits within one week.

Inclusion Criteria:

- Age 18-85

- Within 3 months of surgery, or are currently undergoing radiation and/or chemotherapy
for a diagnosis of head and neck cancer

- Community dwelling

- Able to provide informed consent, answer relevant questionnaires,follow instructions
provided during testing

Exclusion Criteria:

- Vulnerable populations (minors, prisoners)

- Medical comorbidities which limit the safe completion of the 6MWT, gait speed, and
strength testing

- Inability to return for a second day of testing within one week
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