Reliability and Validity of Inline Dynamometry Study for Measuring Knee Extensor Torque (NCT05109871) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Reliability and Validity of Inline Dynamometry Study for Measuring Knee Extensor Torque
United Kingdom102 participantsStarted 2021-09-20
Plain-language summary
This study will investigate the reliability and validity of an inline 'pull-type' dynamometer for measuring peak knee extensor torque. For the reliability study, healthy volunteers will be assessed by two assessors (inter-rater) at the index testing session, with testing repeated by one assessor one week later (test-retest). Validity will be investigated against isometric electromechanical dynamometry (gold standard) in patients following anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study.
* Male or Female, aged 18 years or above.
* No contraindications to maximal force testing (see exclusion criteria).
* For the ACL reconstruction participant cohort: diagnosed with ACL injury that was managed with ACL reconstruction surgery, with or without additional meniscal surgery. If medicated, stable dose of current regular medication for at least 4 weeks prior to study entry.
* For the healthy control participant cohort: no current or previous history of significant lower limb injury, or a history of previous minor injury that is symptomatic at the time of recruitment. No previous lower limb surgery. No course of medication, whether prescribed or over the counter, other than vitamins and mineral supplements or, for females, oral contraceptives.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Unable to provide written consent to study participation, or there are contraindications to maximal force testing, including the following:
* History of chronic disease or disorder that may put the participants at risk because of participation in the study including non-united fractures, epilepsy, cardiac insufficiency, severe peripheral vascular disease, aneurysms, anticoagulant therapy, recent (\<3 months) radiotherapy or chemotherapy, long term steroid use (\>3 months), pregnancy, neurological disorders (e.g., Parkinson's disease), skin conditions at point of force testing, severe osteoporo…
What they're measuring
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Peak Knee Extensor Torque Measured in Newton Metres Per kg (Nm/kg)
Timeframe: 30 minutes
Trial details
NCT IDNCT05109871
SponsorLiverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust