Reliability of Custom-Made Platform for Trunk Flexion Isometric Strength Assessment (NCT07716150) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Reliability of Custom-Made Platform for Trunk Flexion Isometric Strength Assessment
Pakistan20 participantsStarted 2026-05-01
Plain-language summary
Trunk flexion strength is an essential component of core muscle performance, playing a critical role in spinal stability, injury prevention, and athletic function. While isokinetic dynamometers remain gold standard for trunk strength assessment, their high cost and limited accessibility restrict their use in most clinical and field settings in Pakistan. There is a need for reliable, affordable alternative that can be used by physiotherapists and sports practitioners without access to specialized laboratory equipment. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate the reliability of a custom-made standing platform for measuring trunk flexion isometric strength in healthy young adults. Establishing the reliability of this device will enable clinicians and researchers to confidently use it as a practical and cost effective tool for trunk strength assessment in both clinical and sports settings.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 25 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Healthy males
* Age between 18 and 25 years
* Non-athletes
* No history of musculoskeletal injuries specifically in the trunk region
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of any medical condition that would affect trunk muscle strength
* Athletes
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial is focused on measuring trunk muscle strength using a custom-made platform — could you explain what that assessment process actually involves and whether it would be safe given my current condition?
2Since this study is categorized under Sports Physical Therapy and is measuring isometric trunk flexion strength, is this something that would be appropriate for my fitness level and physical health right now?
3The trial is listed as Phase NA, which suggests it's more of a measurement reliability study than a treatment trial — can you help me understand what I would personally gain from participating, versus what the researchers are trying to learn?
4Because this study is about testing the reliability of a new assessment tool rather than offering a treatment, would participating give us any useful information about my own trunk strength that could help guide my care plan?
5Are there standard trunk strength assessment methods already available that my care team uses, and how does this experimental platform compare to those in terms of what it could tell us about my condition?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.