Task-specific Maximal Strength and Motor Fatigability During Daily Activities of the Arms and Hands in Typically Developing Children
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- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Typically Developing Children. Basic parameters: 7 years — 18 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Belgium
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Overview
The aim of this study is to measure task-specific maximal strength and motor fatigability during functional daily activities involving the upper limbs in typically developing children. The focus is on determining the test-retest reliability of these measurements. In addition, the results are compared with existing data from children with cerebral palsy (CP). Through this comparison, we aim to gain insight into the motor limitations experienced by children with CP when performing everyday tasks.
Primary outcome measures
- Motor fatigability during functional upper limb lifting tasks [Time frame: Two assessments separated by 20 minutes to assess test-retest reliability]
Secondary outcome measures (2)
- Maximal strength during functional upper limb lifting tasks [Time frame: Two assessments separated by 20 minutes to assess test-retest reliability]
- Object orientation during functional upper limb lifting tasks [Time frame: Two assessments separated by 20 minutes to assess test-retest reliability]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Age between 7 and 18 years
- Sufficient understanding of the Dutch language to comprehend and perform the test procedures (also applicable to the parents/legal guardians)
Exclusion criteria
- Upper limb movement problems within the past 6 months
- Trauma to the upper limb within the past 6 months
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
Study locations
Belgium · 1 center
- Hasselt Univeristy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences — Diepenbeek
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07486388 · B1152025000022