Clinical trials: Handgrip Strength
Ventilator Weaning, Hand Strength
Handgrip Strength Value in Predicting Mechanical Ventilation Weaning
The purpose of this study is to test the association between ICU acquired weakness as evaluated by dominant handheld dynamometry (handgrip) and the mechanical ventilation weaning outcome
- Conditions
- Ventilator Weaning, Hand Strength, Respiration
- Trial name
- GRIPWEAN (NCT02946502)
- Testing
- Handheld dynamometry (handgrip strength)
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 261 people
- Sponsor
- Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Handgrip Strength
Direct Current Cathode and Anode Effects and Changes in Handgrip Strength. Evaluation Through a Dynamometer Test
The design aims to investigate the value of direct current, specifically the polar effects this has, and its influence on neuromuscular changes described in the literature.
- Trial name
- NCT02884427
- Testing
- Cathode stimulation, Anode stimulation
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Quiropraxia y Equilibrio
Physical Functional Performance, Physical Education and Training/Methods
Strengthening Children's Coordination and Balance in Everyday Life
The World Health Organization recommends that children and teenagers aged 5 to 17 should be physically active for at least 60 minutes every day.
- Conditions
- Physical Functional Performance, Physical Education and Training/Methods, Postural Balance, Child
- Trial name
- KiKoBal (NCT07597720)
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 165 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Applied Sciences for Health Professions Upper Austria
Chronic Kidney Failure
Effects of the Low-level Laser Therapy (LLLT) on Muscle Strength (MS) of the Patients With Kidneys Failure (KF)
The low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has been used in many inflammatory disorders. More recently the LLLT was associated with an improvement in the muscle strength and endurance.
- Trial name
- LLLTMSKF (NCT02586376)
- Testing
- 0J LLLT, 4J LLLT, 6J LLLT
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre
Anaerobic Performance, Athletic Performance
Warm-Up Music Tempo and Time-of-Day Effects on Anaerobic Performance in Young Female Volleyball Players
This study examined whether listening to music of different tempo during warm-up is associated with differences in acute jump performance, perceived exertion and handgrip strength in young female volleyball players, and whether…
- Conditions
- Anaerobic Performance, Athletic Performance, Warm-Up Music Tempo, Time-of-Day Effects
- Trial name
- NCT07891858
- Testing
- No Music Warm-Up, Low-Tempo Music Warm-Up, Moderate-Tempo Music Warm-Up
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 13 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Head and Neck Squamous Cell Cancer
Intensive Nutrition Counselling in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer
The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of a pre-planned patient-adjusted intensive nutritional counselling given by a dietitian several times during (chemo)radiotherapy vs.
- Trial name
- NCT02159508
- Testing
- Nutritional counselling
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Helsinki University Central Hospital
Sedentary, Healthy
Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Fatigue and Warm-up on Respiratory Variables, Handgrip Strength, and Walking Capacity in Sedentary Older Adults
Respiratory muscle training represents an effective method increasingly utilized in both sports and healthcare domains, employing various devices, among which threshold devices are prominent.
- Trial name
- NCT06895304
- Testing
- inspiratory muscle training
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sierra Varona SL
Radius Fractures
Association Between Hand-Eye Coordination and Handgrip Strength in Children Post-Healing of DRGF
The study investigates whether hand-eye coordination is related to handgrip strength in children (aged 5-12 years) after they have healed from distal radius greenstick fractures.
- Trial name
- NCT07037355
- Testing
- Handgrip Strength and Hand-Eye Coordination Assessment
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Superior University
Malnutrition, Sarcopenia
The Prevalence of Malnutrition and Sarcopenia in Swiss Rehabilitation Settings
The aim of the study is to identify the prevalence of malnutrition and sarcopenia in patients admitted in Swiss rehabilitation centers.
- Trial name
- Malnut-Reha (NCT05639985)
- Where
- 5 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 550 people
- Sponsor
- Undine Lehmann, Dr.
Interoception, Perceived Stress
Interoceptive Awareness, Perceived Stress, and Physical Performance in Sport Sciences Students
This cross-sectional observational study examined the relationships between interoceptive awareness, perceived stress, state and trait anxiety, sleep quality, and physical performance indicators in university-level sport sciences…
- Conditions
- Interoception, Perceived Stress, Anxiety, Sleep Quality
- Trial name
- NCT07696234
- Testing
- Psychological and Physical Performance Assessment Battery
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Healthy, Hand Grip Strength
Low-Cost Handgrip Dynamometer in Healthy Adults
The gold standard device for measuring grip strength is the Jamar® Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer. The Jamar® Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer is a high-priced device. It has an analog reading feature.
- Trial name
- NCT06845072
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 177 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Yalova
Hypertension
Acute Effects of Handgrip on Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Adults
The effect of handgrip training on blood pressure reduction has been demonstrated in several studies. However, acutely, there is still divergence regarding the effects of isometric handgrip exercise on blood pressure responses…
- Trial name
- NCT04856553
- Testing
- Acute effects of handgrip exercise
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina
Sarcopenia
Effect of Elastic Resistance Training on Handgrip Strength in Older Adults With Sarcopenia
Sarcopenia is an age-related condition characterized by loss of muscle strength and muscle mass, which may contribute to reduced physical function and independence in older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT07863037
- Testing
- Elastic Resistance Training, Routine Physical Exercise
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Dr. Soetomo General Hospital
Pre-Frailty, Sarcopenia
TCM Formula vs. HMB in Pre-Frail Elders: Muscle Strength and Bone Status
The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of a standardized Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) formula versus beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate (HMB) on muscle strength and bone health in pre-frail older adults .
- Conditions
- Pre-Frailty, Sarcopenia, Muscle Atrophy or Weakness, Osteoporosis
- Trial name
- TCM-HMB-PF (NCT07597850)
- Testing
- TCM Formula, HMB (beta-Hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Tri-Service General Hospital (TSGH)
Resilience, Cognitive Function and Well-Being
Aging Resilience Through Microbiota Optimization and Regulation
Sarcopenia, characterized by the progressive loss of muscle mass and strength in older adults, is a key factor in health deterioration.
- Conditions
- Resilience, Cognitive Function and Well-Being, Muscle Function, Handgrip Strength Test, Insulin Sensitivity
- Trial name
- ARMOR (NCT06649981)
- Testing
- FMT capsule
- Where
- 2 sites in Chile
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gonzalo Jorquera, PhD
Gastric Cancer
Handgrip Strength (HGS) With HGS Asymmetry Are Associated With All-cause Mortality and Hospital Readmissions
Adding the handgrip strength (HGS) asymmetry to the existing measurements of low HGS may improve the assessment of muscle function.
- Trial name
- NCT05397444
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 342 people
- Sponsor
- Nanjing Medical University
Stroke, Sarcopenia
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ULTRASONOGRAPHIC QUADRICEPS MUSCLE THICKNESS AND SARCOPENIA MARKERS (HANDGRIP STRENGTH, SARC-F) AND KINESIOPHOBIA IN STROKE PATIENTS
The aim of this study is to evaluate the relationship between ultrasonography-measured quadriceps muscle thickness and the sarcopenia markers SARC-F questionnaire and handgrip strength in patients diagnosed with ischemic stroke.
- Conditions
- Stroke, Sarcopenia, Kinesiophobia
- Trial name
- QMSK (NCT07734506)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Participation Level Below 55% and/or Special Needs
Effects of Hirudotherapy, Phytotherapy, and Forest Therapy in Adults With Reduced Work Capacity or Special Needs
This interventional study will evaluate the effects of three complementary and alternative health care services-forest therapy, phytotherapy, and hirudotherapy-in individuals with a participation level below 55% and/or special…
- Trial name
- CAM-HPMT (NCT07709221)
- Testing
- Phytotherapy, Forest Therapy, Hirudotherapy
- Where
- Lithuania
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Klaipėda University
Rehabilitation
The Effect of Handgrip Strength on Functional Level
In this study, it was aimed to examine the effects of kinesio tape applied to the forearm extensor muscles on the functional level of patients undergoing lower extremity surgery with walker ambulation.
- Trial name
- NCT06072261
- Testing
- kinesio tape application
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Suleyman Demirel University
Muscle Strength
Effects of Ascending and Descending Direct Current on the Handgrip Strength
Electrical stimulation currently has a wide range of clinical applications, being used for activities such as strengthening, pain control, edema management, or inflammation control after injury or surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT03150823
- Testing
- Upward Direct Current (Ascending Effect), Downward Direct Current (Descending Effect)
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 87 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Quiropraxia y Equilibrio