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

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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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.

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

Official Title
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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

Conditions
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Head and Neck Cancer

Intervention / Treatment
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* Other: Six-Minute Walk Test
* Other: 10-Meter Walk Test
* Other: 30-Second Chair Stand
* Other: Linear Analog Scale of Function
* Other: Modified Brief Fatigue Inventory
* Other: FACIT-Fatigue


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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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

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 85 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Test Group<br>This group will receive all listed outcome measures on 2 testing visits. | Other: Six-Minute Walk Test<br> <br> Other: 10-Meter Walk Test<br> <br> Other: 30-Second Chair Stand<br> <br> Other: Linear Analog Scale of Function<br> <br> Other: Modified Brief Fatigue Inventory<br> <br> Other: FACIT-Fatigue<br> <br> |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Six-Minute Walk Test |  | Baseline - 1 week | 
| 10-Meter Walk Test |  | Baseline - 1 week | 
| 30-Second Chair Stand |  | Baseline - 1 week | 
| Linear Analog Scale of Function |  | Baseline - 1 week | 
| Modified Brief Fatigue Inventory |  | Baseline - 1 week | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FACIT-Fatigue |  | Baseline - 1 week | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Head and Neck Cancer, Physical function, Cancer Related Fatigue, Gait Speed, 6MWT, 10-Meter Walk Test, 30-Second Chair Stand, Linear Analog Scale of Function, Modified Brief Fatigue Inventory