Correlation Between Maximal Inspiratory Pressure and Hand Grip Force

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Healthy
• Interventions: Other: Healthy individuals

• Registration Number: NCT02423616
• Lead Sponsor: Attikon Hospital

Brief Summary

This study aimed to examine the possible relationship between hand grip strength (HGS) and maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) in healthy individuals.

Detailed Description

This study aimed to examine the possible relationship between hand grip strength (HGS) and maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) in healthy individuals. All individuals underwent assessment of inspiratory muscle strength by maximum inspiratory pressure, and evaluation of hand grip strength. MIP was measured using a U-type water manometer calibrated in centimetre of water (cmH2O), while the HGS was measured with hydraulic hand dynamometer calibrated in Kg.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2012-03
• Primary Completion: 2012-06
• Study Completion: 2013-06
• Status Verified: 2015-04
• Study First Submitted: 2015-04-04
• Study First Submitted QC: 2015-04-19
• Study First Posted: 2015-04-22
• Last Update Submitted: 2015-04-27
• Last Update Posted: 2015-04-28

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

• Healthy individuals

Exclusion Criteria

• age <20 years old,
• pregnancy,
• official diagnosis with lung disease such as Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),
• body mass index (BMI) > 40,
• known pre-existing causes of neuromuscular weakness,
• median entrapment neuropathy such as carpal tunnel syndrome

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Healthy individuals	Healthy individuals	Study population was consisted by healthy volunteers from hospital staff of physical therapy department, Intensive Care Unit, and cleaning service. All subjects were men and women aged between 20 and 65 years old, who never had major problems with the respiratory system or with the hand flexors.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
CORRELATION BETWEEN MAXIMAL INSPIRATORY PRESSURE AND HAND GRIP FORCE	one month	MIP was measured using a U-type water manometer calibrated in cmH2O, while the HGS was measured with hydraulic hand dynamometer calibrated in Kg.