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The Bruce test is a protocol using a treadmill with adjustable slope to measure the maximum aerobic ability of a patient with a formula. Different cut off points were determined for age and gender. The test protocol entails an increase of speed and slope with each time a three minute interval until a mximum fatigue level is reached.
Year: 1963 Authors: Bruce et al Disease: COPD Outcome: Physical activity / Muscle strenght
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Measure: Exercise capacity
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Number of RCTs that used this tool (in our study): 1
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Scale: Higher scores are better Reference: Bruce, R. A., Blackmon, J. R., Jones, J. W., & Strait, G. (1963). Exercising testing in adult normal subjects and cardiac patients. Pediatrics, 32, 742–756.
Target population: General population Focus Generic Translations available: Yes Original version validated: Yes Original language: English Form of delivery: Medical examination Licence needed: No