Validity and Reliability of a Mixed Reality-Based 6-Minute Walk Test
2026年5月15日 更新者：Mehmet Kaan ALTUNOK、Selcuk University
Validity and Reliability of a Mixed Reality-Based Adaptation of the 6-Minute Walk Test in Asymptomatic Adults
The 6-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) is a widely used field test for assessing functional exercise capacity, walking endurance, and submaximal performance related to activities of daily living. However, in conventional applications, environmental conditions, observer-related differences, and standardization issues may lead to variability in measurement outcomes. In addition, evaluating only the total walking distance may not adequately reflect clinically important changes such as performance decline and walking-related motor fatigue occurring during the test.
For this reason, recent studies have recommended analyzing 6MWT data by dividing the test into minute-by-minute segments and using performance change metrics such as the Distance Walked Index (DWI). These approaches allow a more detailed evaluation of changes in walking performance throughout the test duration.
With advances in measurement technologies, mixed reality (MR)-based applications have attracted attention as a means of enabling more objective, standardized, and reproducible implementation of conventional clinical tests. MR technology allows users to maintain interaction with the real environment while receiving digital guidance and feedback, thereby providing a safe and standardized assessment setting. Nevertheless, evidence regarding the validity and reliability of mixed reality-based adaptations of the 6MWT, particularly in asymptomatic adults, remains limited.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the criterion validity and test-retest reliability of a mixed reality-based 6-Minute Walk Test (MR-6MWT) developed using the Meta Quest 3 and Unity platform. In addition, convergent validity will be examined by analyzing the relationships between total walking distance, minute-by-minute performance changes, fatigue effect (%), and outcomes of the 4-Meter Walk Test, Timed Up and Go Test, and knee extensor muscle strength.
The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the development of a more objective, standardized, and digitally based mixed reality adaptation of the 6MWT. Furthermore, the results may provide a scientific foundation for future remote assessment and digital monitoring applications.
調査の概要
研究の種類
観察的
入学 (推定)
200
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研究連絡先
- 名前：Mehmet K ALTUNOK, PHD(c) in PT
- 電話番号：+90 5558175133
- メール：mehmetkaan.altunok@selcuk.edu.tr
研究場所
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Selcuklu
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Konya、Selcuklu、トルコ（Türkiye）、42130
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- Selcuk University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
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コンタクト：
- Mehmet K ALTUNOK, PHD(c) in PT
- 電話番号：+90 5558175133
- メール：mehmetkaan.altunok@selcuk.edu.tr
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参加基準
研究者は、適格基準と呼ばれる特定の説明に適合する人を探します。これらの基準のいくつかの例は、人の一般的な健康状態または以前の治療です。
適格基準
就学可能な年齢
- 大人
- 高齢者
健康ボランティアの受け入れ
はい
サンプリング方法
非確率サンプル
調査対象母集団
Asymptomatic adults aged 18-65 years who are able to ambulate independently and tolerate mixed reality applications, with no known cardiopulmonary, neurological, or musculoskeletal conditions affecting walking performance or functional exercise capacity.
説明
Inclusion Criteria:
- Aged between 18 and 65 years,
- Asymptomatic, with no known or active cardiopulmonary, neurological, or musculoskeletal disease-related symptoms,
- Ability to ambulate independently without the use of an assistive device,
- Visual, auditory, and vestibular functions sufficient to tolerate mixed reality applications,
- Cognitive ability sufficient to understand and follow test instructions,
- Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions in Turkish,
- Willingness to participate voluntarily in the study and provision of written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Inability to safely complete walking tests due to serious musculoskeletal conditions (e.g., recent fracture, severe arthritis, advanced osteoarthritis, significant muscle or tendon injury),
- Presence of severe cardiopulmonary disease or any medical condition that may pose a risk during exercise testing (e.g., uncontrolled hypertension, heart failure, severe arrhythmia history, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease),
- High risk of balance loss or spatial disorientation in the mixed reality environment due to vestibular, visual, or auditory impairments,
- History of epilepsy or neurological conditions contraindicating mixed reality or head-mounted device use,
- Severe migraine, significant motion sickness history, or high risk of dizziness/nausea during mixed reality applications,
- Cognitive impairment or severe psychiatric conditions preventing understanding or completion of test procedures,
- Insufficient motivation or cooperation that may interfere with safe participation in the study.
研究計画
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研究はどのように設計されていますか？
デザインの詳細
コホートと介入
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Asymptomatic Adults
Asymptomatic adults aged 18-65 years undergoing conventional and mixed reality-based 6-Minute Walk Test assessments to evaluate criterion validity, test-retest reliability, fatigue-related performance changes, and associations with functional mobility and lower extremity muscle strength.
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Participants will perform a mixed reality-based adaptation of the 6-Minute Walk Test (MR-6MWT) developed using the Meta Quest 3 headset and Unity platform.
The mixed reality environment provides standardized visual guidance and virtual markers while allowing participants to safely walk in the real environment.
During both conventional and MR-based assessments, walking distance, physiological responses, perceived exertion, and fatigue-related performance changes will be recorded.
The MR-6MWT will be repeated one week later to evaluate test-retest reliability and compared with the conventional 6-Minute Walk Test to assess criterion validity.
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この研究は何を測定していますか？
主要な結果の測定
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6-Minute Walk Distance - Mixed Reality (MR-6MWT)
時間枠：Baseline and 1-week follow-up
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Walking distance during the mixed reality-based 6-Minute Walk Test (MR-6MWT) will be measured in meters to assess functional exercise capacity and walking endurance.
Criterion validity will be evaluated by comparison with the conventional 6-Minute Walk Test, and test-retest reliability will be assessed using repeated measurements performed one week apart.
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Baseline and 1-week follow-up
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Fatigue Effect During the Mixed Reality-Based 6-Minute Walk Test
時間枠：Baseline and 1-week follow-up
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Fatigue effect (%) during the MR-6MWT will be calculated using the percentage change between walking speeds measured during the first minute (0-1 min) and the last minute (5-6 min) of the test.
Higher values indicate greater performance decline during walking.
Validity and reliability will be evaluated through repeated assessments and comparison with the conventional 6-Minute Walk Test.
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Baseline and 1-week follow-up
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二次結果の測定
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6-Minute Walk Distance - Conventional 6-Minute Walk Test
時間枠：Baseline
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Walking distance measured during the conventional 6-Minute Walk Test will be used as a reference measure for criterion validity analyses.
Greater walking distance indicates better functional exercise capacity.
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Baseline
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Fatigue Effect During the Conventional 6-Minute Walk Test
時間枠：Baseline
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Fatigue effect (%) during the conventional 6-Minute Walk Test will be calculated from the percentage change in walking speed between the first and last minutes of the test.
Higher values indicate greater walking-related performance decline.
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Baseline
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Timed Up and Go Test (TUG)
時間枠：Baseline
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Functional mobility will be assessed using the Timed Up and Go test.
Test completion time will be recorded in seconds, with shorter times indicating better functional mobility.
TUG outcomes will be analyzed for convergent validity with MR-6MWT parameters.
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Baseline
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4-Meter Walk Test (4MWT)
時間枠：Baseline
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Walking speed will be assessed using the 4-Meter Walk Test.
Walking speed will be calculated in meters per second (m/s), with higher values indicating better walking performance.
Results will be analyzed for convergent validity with MR-6MWT outcomes.
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Baseline
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Knee Extensor Muscle Strength
時間枠：Baseline
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Knee extensor muscle strength will be measured using a handheld digital dynamometer.
Maximum voluntary contraction values will be recorded, with higher values indicating greater muscle strength.
Outcomes will be analyzed for convergent validity with MR-6MWT parameters.
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Baseline
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Participant Satisfaction
時間枠：Baseline
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Participant satisfaction with conventional and mixed reality-based assessments will be evaluated using a 10-point visual analog scale ranging from 1 to 10, with higher scores indicating greater satisfaction.
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Baseline
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捜査官
- スタディチェア：Gülşah ÖZSOY, Assist. Prof. Dr.、Selcuk University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Konya, Türkiye
- スタディチェア：Zehra KORKUT, Assist. Prof. Dr.、Selcuk University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Konya, Türkiye
- スタディチェア：İsmail ÖZSOY, Assoc. Prof. Dr.、Selcuk University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Konya, Türkiye
- スタディチェア：Mehmet A GÜLER, PhD、Selcuk University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Konya, Türkiye
- スタディチェア：Yasemin GEDİKLİ ERTÜRK, MSc. in PT、Selcuk University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Konya, Türkiye
- スタディチェア：Murat T İNANÇ、Selcuk University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Konya, Türkiye
- スタディチェア：İhsan KODAK, Assist. Prof. Dr.、Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Kırşehir, Türkiye
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主要日程の研究
研究開始 (実際)
2026年2月1日
一次修了 (推定)
2026年11月30日
研究の完了 (推定)
2027年1月1日
試験登録日
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2026年5月15日
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2026年5月15日
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2026年5月22日
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2026年5月22日
QC基準を満たした最後の更新が送信されました
2026年5月15日
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2026年5月1日
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