Typically Developing ChildrenNCT07486388
Task-specific Maximal Strength and Motor Fatigability During Daily Activities of the Arms and Hands in Typically Developing Children
An observational study of Typically Developing Children, run by Hasselt University at 1 site in Belgium.
Trial summary
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. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 7 to 18 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Typically Developing Children
- How many people
- 75 participants
- Where
- 1 siteBelgium
- Study dates
- 5 Nov 2025to Jul 2026
- 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 7 to 18 years
- All sexes
- Child, Adult
Study population: The study population consists of typically developing children from the general community. Participants may be recruited through flyers, personal networks, schools, youth organizations, UHasselt staff, social media, and during UHasselt's Science Day.
Who may be able to join
- 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)
Who cannot join
- Upper limb movement problems within the past 6 months
- Trauma to the upper limb within the past 6 months
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Louise Beuk contact
Belgium1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Hasselt Univeristy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences
Diepenbeek, Limburg, 3590
Katrijn Klingels, +3211269394, katrijn.klingels@uhasselt.be
Louise Beuk, louise.beuk@uhasselt.be
About this study
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.
- Conditions
- Typically Developing Children
- Keywords
- Motor fatigability, Strength, Upper limbs
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Typically developing children | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Motor fatigability during functional upper limb lifting tasks
Motor fatigability during lifting tasks will be quantified using the Static Fatigue Index (SFI, %) derived from the force-time curve recorded with the Activities of Daily Living - Test and Training Device (ADL-TTD). Higher SFI values indicate higher motor fatigability.
Measured: Two assessments separated by 20 minutes to assess test-retest reliability
Secondary outcomes (2)
Maximal strength during functional upper limb lifting tasks
Maximal strength will be measured as peak force in Newtons (N) during lifting tasks using the Activities of Daily Living - Test and Training Device (ADL-TTD).
Measured: Two assessments separated by 20 minutes to assess test-retest reliability
Object orientation during functional upper limb lifting tasks
Object orientation will be quantified in degrees (°) using an inertial measurement unit (IMU) integrated into the ADL-TTD during lifting tasks.
Measured: Two assessments separated by 20 minutes to assess test-retest reliability
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted20 Mar 2026
- Study start5 Nov 2025
- Primary completionJul 2026 (estimated)
- Study completionJul 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Typically Developing ChildrenStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 75 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Hasselt University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Katrijn Klingels, Hasselt University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07486388
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- B1152025000022
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 3 Mar 2026
- Last updated
- 20 Mar 2026
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 20 Mar 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Task-specific Maximal Strength and Motor Fatigability During Daily Activities of the Arms and Hands in Typically Developing Children
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07486388
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- B1152025000022
- Conditions
- Typically Developing Children
- Keywords
- Motor fatigability, Strength, Upper limbs
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 75 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Hasselt UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 5 Nov 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- Jul 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- Jul 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 20 Mar 2026 (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 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.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Typically developing children | – | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 7 to 18 years
- Sex
- All
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
- Study population
- The study population consists of typically developing children from the general community. Participants may be recruited through flyers, personal networks, schools, youth organizations, UHasselt staff, social media, and during UHasselt's Science Day.
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- 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)
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Upper limb movement problems within the past 6 months
- Trauma to the upper limb within the past 6 months
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Motor fatigability during functional upper limb lifting tasks
Time frame: Two assessments separated by 20 minutes to assess test-retest reliability
Motor fatigability during lifting tasks will be quantified using the Static Fatigue Index (SFI, %) derived from the force-time curve recorded with the Activities of Daily Living - Test and Training Device (ADL-TTD). Higher SFI values indicate higher motor fatigability.
2 secondary outcomes
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
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 20 Mar 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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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.
Louise Beuk contact
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Typically Developing Children, run by Hasselt University at 1 site in Belgium.
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 2 inclusion and 2 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 20 Mar 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Belgium. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
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 Katrijn Klingels (+3211269394, katrijn.klingels@uhasselt.be), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Motor fatigability during functional upper limb lifting tasks (time frame: Two assessments separated by 20 minutes to assess test-retest reliability). 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 20 Mar 2026.