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Functional insight. Real-world performance.

Six Minute Walk Test (6MWT)

The Six Minute Walk Test (6MWT) shows how patients actually perform, not just how they look at rest. With wireless monitoring and automated data capture in Ascent™, clinicians get real-world insight without added complexity.

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The Six Minute Walk Test (6MWT) provides a simple, proven way to evaluate how patients respond to activity in real-world conditions.

Available in Ascent™ cardiorespiratory diagnostic software, the 6MWT combines wireless monitoring with automated data capture—giving clinicians a clearer picture of functional capacity, treatment response, and disease progression without adding complexity to workflow.

Because when patients move, their data should move with them.

Real-World Functional Assessment
Measure how patients perform during everyday activity—not just at rest.

  • Captures distance walked, SpO₂, and heart rate continuously
  • Reflects true functional capacity in cardiopulmonary conditions
  • Supports clinical decision-making and longitudinal tracking

Wireless, Patient-Centered Testing
No cables. No hovering. No babysitting the numbers.

  • Bluetooth® pulse oximetry streams data directly into Ascent
  • Clinicians can observe naturally instead of managing equipment
  • Ideal for hallways, rehab spaces, and busy clinics

Real-Time Data Capture
Everything is recorded as it happens—no backtracking.

  • Dyspnea and leg fatigue scores logged during the test
  • Oxygen device and flow rate adjustments tracked live
  • Automatic data storage directly into the patient record

Flexible Testing Protocols
Six minutes is just the baseline.

  • Extend test duration beyond six minutes
  • Perform oxygen titration during activity
  • Adjust oxygen delivery mid-test without interruption

Sensor Flexibility for Every Patient
Adapt testing to how your patient actually moves.

  • Finger sensor for standard use
  • Forehead sensor for hands-free support during assisted walking
  • Multiple sizing options for pediatric through adult patients

Guided Testing, Standardized Results
Consistency without extra effort.

  • Real-time prompts aligned with ATS/ERS standards
  • Built-in encouragement cues for standardized testing
  • Supports repeatable, reliable outcomes

Seamlessly Integrated with Ascent™
No extra systems. No manual transfers. No gaps in data.

  • Fully embedded within existing workflows
  • Continuous real-time data display during testing
  • Reporting options with 30-second or 1-minute intervals
  • Summary outputs including minimum SpO₂ and maximum heart rate

Why the 6MWT Matters
The 6MWT bridges the gap between resting diagnostics and full exercise testing.

It helps clinicians:

  • Evaluate functional exercise capacity
  • Monitor disease progression over time
  • Assess treatment effectiveness
  • Guide oxygen therapy decisions during movement

This is where clinical data meets real life.

Built for Modern Workflows
The 6MWT is designed to reduce friction and keep clinicians focused on patients—not equipment.

  • Wireless, mobile testing
  • Streamlined workflows
  • Seamless data integration

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