Handgrip Strength, Trunk Muscle Endurance, and Functional Mobility in Adolescents With Mild Intel… (NCT06934850) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Handgrip Strength, Trunk Muscle Endurance, and Functional Mobility in Adolescents With Mild Intellectual Disability
Turkey (Türkiye)51 participantsStarted 2025-04-15
Plain-language summary
This comparative, cross-sectional observational study examined handgrip strength, trunk muscle endurance, and functional mobility in adolescents aged 12-18 years with mild intellectual disability and compared their performance with typically developing peers. A total of 51 participants were evaluated during a single assessment session, including 24 adolescents with mild intellectual disability and 27 typically developing adolescents. Handgrip strength was measured using a digital hand dynamometer, trunk muscle endurance was assessed using the McGill trunk endurance test battery, and functional mobility was evaluated using the Timed Up and Go Test and the Timed Up and Down Stairs Test. The study also examined the relationships among handgrip strength, trunk muscle endurance, and functional mobility.
Who can participate
Age range
12 Years – 18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria
* Adolescents aged 12-18 years.
* For the mild intellectual disability group: a clinical diagnosis of mild intellectual disability according to DSM-5 criteria.
* Ability to understand and follow simple verbal instructions.
* Ability to complete the assessment procedures safely.
* For the typically developing group: no diagnosis of intellectual disability, neurodevelopmental disorder, neurological disease, orthopedic condition, or serious systemic disease that could affect assessment performance.
* Written informed consent obtained from the participant's legal guardian.
* For participants with mild intellectual disability, verbal assent obtained using an age- and cognition-appropriate explanation.
Exclusion Criteria
* An orthopedic or neurological limitation preventing completion of the assessments.
* An additional medical or comorbid condition that could substantially affect assessment performance.
* Inability or unwillingness to complete the assessment session.
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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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
1
Mean Hand Grip Strength in kilograms (kg)
Timeframe: At the single study assessment visit (Day 0)
2
Trunk Muscle Endurance Assessed With the McGill Test Battery
Timeframe: At the single study assessment visit (Day 0)
3
Functional Mobility Assessed With the Timed Up and Go Test
Timeframe: At the single study assessment visit (Day 0)