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Relative Hand Grip Strength and Functional Fitness in Diabetic Patient in Egypt

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Type II Diabetes Mellitus
Registration Number
NCT06645418
Lead Sponsor
Beni-Suef University
Brief Summary

To show if there is significant relationship between hand grip strength and physical fitness in diabetic type II patients over 60 years old.

Detailed Description

To show if there is significant relationship between hand grip strength and physical fitness in diabetic type II patients over 60 years old.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
200
Inclusion Criteria
  • Diabetes type II
  • Ability to walk independently
  • The cognitive and mental capacity to understand and perform tests
Exclusion Criteria
  • Musculoskeletal, neurological, rheumatological problems, or hand deformities that could hinder grasping

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
relative Hand grip strengthBaseline

the sum of the handgrip strength of both hands divided by body mass index (BMI)

The 30-Second Chair TestBaseline

The 30-Second Chair Test is a standing exercise where participants sit in a folding chair without arms, with their feet shoulder-width apart and arms crossed. The test requires the participant to perform full stands within 30 seconds, with the goal of completing the task without using their arms.

8-feet Up-and-Go testBaseline

Place a chair and marker 8 feet apart, clear the path, and start seated. Start timing, then quickly stand, walk, and walk around a cone, returning to the chair. Stop timing as needed. Perform two trials.

2 min walk testBaseline

For two minutes, the person is urged to walk as quickly as they can while remaining safe and independent, and the distance is recorded.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Kz hospital

🇪🇬

Cairo, Elgharbia, Egypt

Kz Hospital

🇪🇬

Cairo, Egypt

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