Task-specific Maximal Strength and Motor Fatigability During Daily Activities of the Arms and Hands in Typically Developing Children

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT07486388

Enrollment

Registered

2026-03-20

Start date

2025-11-05

Completion date

2026-07-01

Last updated

2026-03-20

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Conditions

Typically Developing Children

Keywords

Motor fatigability, Strength, Upper limbs

Brief 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. 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.

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Observational model

COHORT

Time perspective

CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

7 Years to 18 Years

Inclusion criteria

* 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)

Exclusion criteria

* Upper limb movement problems within the past 6 months * Trauma to the upper limb within the past 6 months

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Motor fatigability during functional upper limb lifting tasks	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.

Secondary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Maximal strength during functional upper limb lifting tasks	Two assessments separated by 20 minutes to assess test-retest reliability	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).
Object orientation during functional upper limb lifting tasks	Two assessments separated by 20 minutes to assess test-retest reliability	Object orientation will be quantified in degrees (°) using an inertial measurement unit (IMU) integrated into the ADL-TTD during lifting tasks.

Countries

Belgium

Contacts

CONTACTKatrijn Klingels

katrijn.klingels@uhasselt.be+3211269394

CONTACTLouise Beuk

louise.beuk@uhasselt.be

Outcome results