CompletedNot Applicable

Study of the Validity and Reliability of Two Digital Dynamometers in Older People

Spain413 participantsStarted 2024-12-16

Plain-language summary

It is a cross-sectional, randomized, and single-center study with a duration of 6 months. The study will follow the STROBE guidelines for cross-sectional studies and CONSORT 2024. The main objective is to evaluate the validity and reliability of two devices in measuring grip strength and muscle fatigability in community-dwelling older adults.The study will include community-dwelling older adults of both sexes over 60 years of age.

Who can participate

Age range

65 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Community-dwelling older adults of both sexes over 60 years of age. Exclusion Criteria: * Those who do not understand the orders given to them by the researcher or present an obvious advanced state of dementia. * Those people who have amputation in one of the two upper limbs or who cannot perform manual grasping for any reason. * Those who have had an episode of pain in one of the hands during the week prior to the measurement. * Those who, due to any illness, prevent or contraindicate maximum resistance exercises. * Any other cause that the research team assesses that may affect the results.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

2. Hand grip test

Timeframe: 2 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06623019

SponsorUniversity of Salamanca

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-03-31

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