Hand Grip StrengthNCT06851689
Correlation Between Shoulder Rotation Torque and Hand Grip Strength in University Teaching Staff
An observational study of Hand Grip Strength and Torque, run by Cairo University.
Trial summary
The aim is to reduce the incidence of hand grip weakness and shoulder rotation torque decline. this proposed study aims to suggest solutions to prevent occurring injuries Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 25 to 45 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Hand Grip Strength, Torque
- What is being tested?
- Jamar handheld dynamometer and Biodex isokinetics
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- How many people
- 46 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 28 Feb 2025to May 2025
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 25 to 45 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: Healthy adult academic staff
Who may be able to join
- University teaching staff who work full time at Misr University for Science and Technology. (average 7 hours per day)
- Both male and female participants between 25 and 45 years of age
- Participants without any pain or musculoskeletal disorder
- Participants who perform overhead activities during teaching
- The range of BMI is between 18.5-25 in the normal range
- Both right and left handed subjects are included
Who cannot join
- 1.Recent history of shoulder, upper limb, neck or thoracic fracture or surgery
- 2. Neurological disorders affecting the upper limb
- 3. Regional tumor or metastasis of the upper limb
- 4. Academicians with trauma or injury within the past 6 months, or known pregnancy
- 5. Engagement of any vigorous exercise or work after university hours
- 6.History of surgery within the past six months, epilepsy, or chronic neurologic disease
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
The aim is to reduce the incidence of hand grip weakness and shoulder rotation torque decline. this proposed study aims to suggest solutions to prevent occurring injuries
Read the detailed description
Teaching is becoming a high-risk job for injuries. In recent years, there has been a growing concern about work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among teachers. These disorders include injuries and pain in muscles, tendons, and nerves. Studies show that teachers are more likely to experience WMSDs than people in other professions, with rates reported to be between 39% and 95%. This is a serious issue that deserves attention after being ignored for a long time.
Potential for Injury Prevention: Physical therapy and occupational health professionals can utilize this correlation to design preventive strategies. For instance, if a significant correlation exists, interventions aimed at improving shoulder torque through specific exercises could also enhance hand grip strength, thereby reducing the risk of musculoskeletal injuries among university teaching staff . Educational and Workplace Ergonomics: Insights from this correlation can inform educational institutions and workplaces about ergonomics and physical fitness programs. Implementing ergonomic practices and wellness programs that target upper body strength could potentially improve overall health outcomes and productivity among university teaching staff . One of the primary issues among university teaching staff is the prevalence of shoulder and upper limb problems. Treatment typically focuses solely on the shoulder and neglects the wrist. Workers in overhead workplaces are in a hazardous position . Ergonomic solutions should be developed to prevent muscle fatigue and decreased grip force.
The aim is to reduce the incidence of hand grip weakness and shoulder rotation torque decline.Given the fact that many injuries are preventable, this proposed study aims to suggest solutions to prevent occurring injuries. Based on the findings, recommendations could potentially decrease shoulder and hand problems and enhance the quality of life for the university teaching staff. Insufficient research has been conducted on the association between hand grip strength and shoulder muscle torque in teaching staff. Therefore, this study aims to pave the way for future research to address this critical issue. There is a gap in the literature about hand grip strength and shoulder rotation torque between university teaching staff so This study will be conducted to investigate the correlation between rotation shoulder torque and hand grip strength between university teaching staff.
- Conditions
- Hand Grip Strength, Torque
- Being tested
- Jamar handheld dynamometer, Biodex isokinetics
- Keywords
- hand grip, shoulder torque, academic staff
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Jamar handheld dynamometerDevice
Jamar handheld dynamometer to asses hand grip strength
Biodex isokineticsDevice
Biodex isokinetics to asses torque
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
hand grip strength
assess hand grip
Measured: 2 months
shoulder torque
assess peak shoulder torque of rotator muscle
Measured: 2 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted28 Feb 2025
- Study start28 Feb 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion30 Mar 2025 (estimated)
- Study completionMay 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Hand Grip StrengthStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Cairo UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 46 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Abanoub Emeil Melad Sedarous Michael, Cairo University
- Investigators
- Abanoub Emeil Melad, Bachelor, Principal investigator, Misr University for Science and TechnologyNeveen Abdel-Latif, professor, Study chair, Cairo UniversityRania Reda, Ass.prof, Study director, Cairo UniversityMohamed Farouk, lecturer, Study chair, Misr University for Science and Technology
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06851689
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- P.T.REC/012/005456
- Status last verified
- Feb 2025
- First submitted
- 23 Feb 2025
- Last updated
- 28 Feb 2025
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 28 Feb 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Correlation Between Shoulder Rotation Torque and Hand Grip Strength in University Teaching Staff
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06851689
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- P.T.REC/012/005456
- Conditions
- Hand Grip Strength, Torque
- Keywords
- hand grip, shoulder torque, academic staff
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 46 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Cairo UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 28 Feb 2025 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 30 Mar 2025 (estimated)
- Study completion
- May 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 28 Feb 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim is to reduce the incidence of hand grip weakness and shoulder rotation torque decline. this proposed study aims to suggest solutions to prevent occurring injuries
Detailed description
Teaching is becoming a high-risk job for injuries. In recent years, there has been a growing concern about work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among teachers. These disorders include injuries and pain in muscles, tendons, and nerves. Studies show that teachers are more likely to experience WMSDs than people in other professions, with rates reported to be between 39% and 95%. This is a serious issue that deserves attention after being ignored for a long time.
Potential for Injury Prevention: Physical therapy and occupational health professionals can utilize this correlation to design preventive strategies. For instance, if a significant correlation exists, interventions aimed at improving shoulder torque through specific exercises could also enhance hand grip strength, thereby reducing the risk of musculoskeletal injuries among university teaching staff . Educational and Workplace Ergonomics: Insights from this correlation can inform educational institutions and workplaces about ergonomics and physical fitness programs. Implementing ergonomic practices and wellness programs that target upper body strength could potentially improve overall health outcomes and productivity among university teaching staff . One of the primary issues among university teaching staff is the prevalence of shoulder and upper limb problems. Treatment typically focuses solely on the shoulder and neglects the wrist. Workers in overhead workplaces are in a hazardous position . Ergonomic solutions should be developed to prevent muscle fatigue and decreased grip force.
The aim is to reduce the incidence of hand grip weakness and shoulder rotation torque decline.Given the fact that many injuries are preventable, this proposed study aims to suggest solutions to prevent occurring injuries. Based on the findings, recommendations could potentially decrease shoulder and hand problems and enhance the quality of life for the university teaching staff. Insufficient research has been conducted on the association between hand grip strength and shoulder muscle torque in teaching staff. Therefore, this study aims to pave the way for future research to address this critical issue. There is a gap in the literature about hand grip strength and shoulder rotation torque between university teaching staff so This study will be conducted to investigate the correlation between rotation shoulder torque and hand grip strength between university teaching staff.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 25 to 45 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- Healthy adult academic staff
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- University teaching staff who work full time at Misr University for Science and Technology. (average 7 hours per day)
- Both male and female participants between 25 and 45 years of age
- Participants without any pain or musculoskeletal disorder
- Participants who perform overhead activities during teaching
- The range of BMI is between 18.5-25 in the normal range
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- 1.Recent history of shoulder, upper limb, neck or thoracic fracture or surgery
- 2. Neurological disorders affecting the upper limb
- 3. Regional tumor or metastasis of the upper limb
- 4. Academicians with trauma or injury within the past 6 months, or known pregnancy
- 5. Engagement of any vigorous exercise or work after university hours
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Jamar handheld dynamometerJamar handheld dynamometer to asses hand grip strength | Device | – |
| Biodex isokineticsBiodex isokinetics to asses torque | Device | – |
Primary outcome
hand grip strength
Time frame: 2 months
assess hand grip
shoulder torque
Time frame: 2 months
assess peak shoulder torque of rotator muscle
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 28 Feb 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Abanoub Emeil Melad, Bachelor principal investigator
Misr University for Science and Technology
Neveen Abdel-Latif, professor study chair
Cairo University
Rania Reda, Ass.prof study director
Cairo University
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Hand Grip Strength and Torque, run by Cairo University.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 6 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 Feb 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Abanoub Emeil Melad, Bachelor (01202297165, abanoub.emeil.michael@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
hand grip strength (time frame: 2 months). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 28 Feb 2025.