CompletedNot Applicable

Reliability of Myotonometry in the Assessment of Mechanical Properties of Thenar Muscles

Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2023-09-01

Plain-language summary

This study aimed to (i) assess the reliability of myotonometer measurements in determining the mechanical properties of thenar muscle in healthy individuals and explore gender-based variations in these properties; (ii) examine the relationship between pinch grip strength and these mechanical properties.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 35 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria: * being between 18 and 35 years of age * having normal upper extremity function * having a Montreal Cognitive Assessment Test (MoCA) score \> 26 points Exclusion criteria: * any neuromuscular or musculoskeletal disease * history of upper limb injury * upper limb surgery within the last 6 months * body mass index (BMI) \> 30 kg/m2.

What they're measuring

Muscle tone (Hz)

Timeframe: 30 Minutes

Stiffness (N/m)

Timeframe: 30 Minutes

Elasticity (Logarithmic decrement)

Timeframe: 30 Minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06004635

SponsorIlke KARA

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-04-01

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