How hard can it be? - Reliability and Objectivity of deep fascia thickness measurements in lower extremities

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00040536

Enrollment

Registered

2026-06-03

Start date

2026-05-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-22

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Conditions

S76.1 S86.1

Interventions

Group 1: This is a single-arm methodological validation study with the following protocol: After recruitment and the collection of anthropometric data, all participants undergo a standardized measurem

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: At least engaged in recreational sports

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Musculoskeletal injuries of the lower extremities

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The primary endpoint was the deep fascia thickness of lower extremities, measured via Ultrasound on m. rectus femoris, m. vastus lateralis and m. gastrocnemius mediales.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
secondary endpoint was the muscle thickness of the lower extremities assessed at the same measuring points as fascia thickness	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactKonstantin Warneke

Leuphana Universität Lüneburg

konstantin.warneke@uni-leuphana.de+49 3641 9 45600

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 29, 2026