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ArticleClinical transplantation2025

Utility of the 6-Min Walk Test for Assessing Physical Performance in Pediatric Heart Transplant Recipients.

Heidi Mäenpää, Tiina Ojala, Juuso Tainio, Jari Arokoski, Timo Jahnukainen

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Heidi MäenpääDepartment of Rehabilitation, New Children's Hospital, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6436-6827
Tiina OjalaDepartment of Pediatric Cardiology, New Children's Hospital, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
Juuso TainioDepartment of Pediatric Nephrology and Transplantation, New Children's Hospital, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
Jari ArokoskiDepartment of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.
Timo JahnukainenDepartment of Pediatric Nephrology and Transplantation, New Children's Hospital, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland and University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland.

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Foundation for Pediatric Research and HUS Helsinki University Hospital
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Abstract

backgroundPhysical performance capacity (PPC) of pediatric heart transplant (HT) recipients is reportedly low to normal, and longitudinal follow-up of these patients is recommended. However, no recommendation for a follow-up method is available. In this study, the correlation between the 6-min walk test (6MWT), various clinical parameters, and a physical performance test set was evaluated to develop a simple follow-up tool for PPC.

methodsFifteen pediatric HT patients and 392 historical controls were tested at a median age of 15.4 years. PPC was tested with a 6MWT and a physical performance test set consisting of six different components assessing muscle endurance, strength, speed, and flexibility.

resultsControls outperformed recipients across all test domains except the leg lift and sit-and-reach test. The 6MWT distance correlated well with the physical performance test set results; the correlations were with leg lift (r

conclusionOur study supports recent findings suggesting that the 6MWT is a suitable method for longitudinal follow-up in children with HT. We recommend performing the 6MWT annually in these patients, to be used to motivate and encourage them to enhance their physical activity.

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Exercise TestExercise ToleranceHeart TransplantationPhysical Functional PerformanceTransplant RecipientsWalkingWalk TestAdolescentCase-Control StudiesChildChild, PreschoolFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaleMuscle Strength6‐min walk testfollow‐upheart transplantationpediatricphysical performance capacity

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