Reliability and Validity of Lower Extremity Dynamometry Assessment in Neurotypical Children

University of Thessaly1 site in 1 country30 target enrollmentSeptember 20, 2024

ConditionsForce Measurement Children Lower Limb Assessment Tool

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Force Measurement
Sponsor: University of Thessaly
Enrollment: 30
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Average Peak Torque
Status: Recruiting
Last Updated: 4 months ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the reliability (intra-rater and inter-rater) and criterion validity (using a Cybex isokinetic dynamometer as the reference) of the K-Pull (traction) dynamometer for evaluating lower limb function in children with neurotypical development.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

September 20, 2024

End Date

September 1, 2026

Last Updated

4 months ago

Study Type

Observational

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

University of Thessaly

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

George Paras

Assistant Professor

University of Thessaly

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•typically developing children,
•between the ages of 5 and 16 years,
•have the capacity for voluntary motor control
•Exclusion Criteria :
•undergone any treatment or intervention that could impact neuromuscular performance, such as surgery or medication use,
•experienced a recent injury
•demonstrating low levels of compliance during assessments are not included in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Average Peak Torque

Time Frame: Through study completion, an average of 5 months

Average Peak Torque refers to the average highest force output recorded during isometric contractions and represents the maximal strength generated by the muscle group being assessed (e.g., hip or knee flexors and extensors). Unit of Measure: Newton-metre (Nm)