Hand FunctionsNCT07909993
Comparison of Hand Function and Fine Motor Skills Between First- and Fifth-Year Dental Students
An observational study of Hand Functions and Manual Dexterity, run by Bezmialem Vakif University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Dental education requires a high level of manual dexterity, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination to perform precise clinical procedures. The development of these skills is an important component of dental training. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Hand Functions, Manual Dexterity
- What is being tested?
- Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test
- How many people
- 100 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Nov 2026to 20 Dec 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 18 to 25 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: The study population will consist of first- and fifth-year dental students aged 18-25 years enrolled at Bezmialem Vakif University. A total of 100 students, including 50 first-year and 50 fifth-year students, will be included. Eligible students who voluntarily agree to participate and provide informed consent will undergo a single assessment of hand function and fine motor skills using the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test.
Who may be able to join
- Being a first- or fifth-year dental student at Bezmialem Vakif University.
- Being between 18 and 25 years of age.
- Volunteering to participate in the study and providing informed consent.
Who cannot join
- Having a history of upper extremity injury or surgery that may affect hand function.
- Having a neurological or musculoskeletal disorder that may affect hand function or fine motor skills.
- Having pain or any condition that prevents completion of the hand function assessment.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Bezmialem Vakıf University
Istanbul
Bezmialem Vakıf University, +90212 523 22 88
About this study
Official title: Comparison of Hand Function and Fine Motor Skills Between First- and Fifth-Year Dental Students: A Cross-Sectional Study Using the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test
Dental education requires a high level of manual dexterity, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination to perform precise clinical procedures. The development of these skills is an important component of dental training. This cross-sectional observational study aims to compare hand function and fine motor skills between first- and fifth-year dental students.
A total of 60 dental students, including 30 first-year and 30 fifth-year students, will be included in the study. Participants' hand function and fine motor skills will be assessed using the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHFT). The test consists of seven standardized tasks representing activities of daily living and will be performed separately with the dominant and non-dominant hands. Task completion times will be recorded in seconds.
The study aims to identify potential differences in hand function and fine motor performance between students at different stages of dental education.
- Conditions
- Hand Functions, Manual Dexterity
- Being tested
- Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function TestDiagnostic test
Hand function will be assessed using seven standardized tasks of the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test. Each task will be performed separately with the dominant and non-dominant hands, and completion times will be recorded in seconds.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 - First-Year Dental Students | First-year dental students enrolled at Bezmialem Vakif University. Hand function and fine motor skills will be assessed using the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test. Receives: Diagnostic Test: Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test | |
| Group 2 - Fifth-Year Dental Students | Fifth-year dental students enrolled at Bezmialem Vakif University. Hand function and fine motor skills will be assessed using the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test. Receives: Diagnostic Test: Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Hand Function Assessed by the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test
Hand function and fine motor skills will be assessed using the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHFT), which consists of seven standardized tasks: writing, turning over cards, picking up small objects, simulated feeding, stacking checkers, moving large light objects, and moving large heavy objects. Each task will be performed separately with the dominant and non-dominant hands. Completion time for each task will be recorded in seconds, with shorter times indicating better hand function.
Measured: Baseline (single assessment)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Nov 2026
- Study start1 Nov 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion20 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion20 Dec 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Hand FunctionsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Bezmialem Vakif 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
- 100 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07909993
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- BVUsyildirim06
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 27 Oct 2026
- Last updated
- 2 Nov 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Nov 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparison of Hand Function and Fine Motor Skills Between First- and Fifth-Year Dental Students: A Cross-Sectional Study Using the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07909993
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- BVUsyildirim06
- Conditions
- Hand Functions, Manual Dexterity
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 100 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Bezmialem Vakif UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Nov 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 20 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 20 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 2 Nov 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.
Dental education requires a high level of manual dexterity, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination to perform precise clinical procedures. The development of these skills is an important component of dental training. This cross-sectional observational study aims to compare hand function and fine motor skills between first- and fifth-year dental students.
A total of 60 dental students, including 30 first-year and 30 fifth-year students, will be included in the study. Participants' hand function and fine motor skills will be assessed using the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHFT). The test consists of seven standardized tasks representing activities of daily living and will be performed separately with the dominant and non-dominant hands. Task completion times will be recorded in seconds.
The study aims to identify potential differences in hand function and fine motor performance between students at different stages of dental education.
Study design
- Observational model
- Other
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 - First-Year Dental Students | – | Diagnostic Test: Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function TestFirst-year dental students enrolled at Bezmialem Vakif University. Hand function and fine motor skills will be assessed using the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test. |
| Group 2 - Fifth-Year Dental Students | – | Diagnostic Test: Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function TestFifth-year dental students enrolled at Bezmialem Vakif University. Hand function and fine motor skills will be assessed using the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- The study population will consist of first- and fifth-year dental students aged 18-25 years enrolled at Bezmialem Vakif University. A total of 100 students, including 50 first-year and 50 fifth-year students, will be included. Eligible students who voluntarily agree to participate and provide informed consent will undergo a single assessment of hand function and fine motor skills using the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Being a first- or fifth-year dental student at Bezmialem Vakif University.
- Being between 18 and 25 years of age.
- Volunteering to participate in the study and providing informed consent.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Having a history of upper extremity injury or surgery that may affect hand function.
- Having a neurological or musculoskeletal disorder that may affect hand function or fine motor skills.
- Having pain or any condition that prevents completion of the hand function assessment.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function TestHand function will be assessed using seven standardized tasks of the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test. Each task will be performed separately with the dominant and non-dominant hands, and completion times will be recorded in seconds. | Diagnostic test | Group 1 - First-Year Dental Students, Group 2 - Fifth-Year Dental Students |
Primary outcome
Hand Function Assessed by the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test
Time frame: Baseline (single assessment)
Hand function and fine motor skills will be assessed using the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHFT), which consists of seven standardized tasks: writing, turning over cards, picking up small objects, simulated feeding, stacking checkers, moving large light objects, and moving large heavy objects. Each task will be performed separately with the dominant and non-dominant hands. Completion time for each task will be recorded in seconds, with shorter times indicating better hand function.
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 2 Nov 2026.
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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.
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 Hand Functions and Manual Dexterity, run by Bezmialem Vakif University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 3 inclusion and 3 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 2 Nov 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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 Sefa Yildirim (+905385984870, syildirim@bezmialem.edu.tr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Hand Function Assessed by the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test (time frame: Baseline (single assessment)). 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 2 Nov 2026.