Dominant Non-Dominant Upper Extremity in Gender

NCT06269887 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: Karabuk-001
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 213
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

There are strength and functional differences between non-dominant and dominant extremities. This is important in the hand and extremity rehabilitation process. This situation also differs between genders. Comparison of the dominant and non-dominant limb can provide important clinical or rehabilitation field-related information. It is reported in the literature that manual dexterity, grip strength and joint position sense may differ between extremities. However, the relationship between this situation and the difference between genders has not been explained. It is thought that examining this difference can be extremely useful in determining achievable goals in hand rehabilitation and in customizing care for different groups.

Conditions

Upper Extremity Problem; Gender Issues

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Hand Preference

  The Edinburgh Hand Preference Questionnaire questions individuals' hand use in daily living activities. The final total score is between 100 and -100. Individuals who score more than 40 points are right-hand; Individuals in this score range from 40 to -40 inclusive are recorded as ambidextrous, and individuals with scores of -40 points and below are left-handed

  First Day

• Grip Strength

  Hand grip strength was measured using a standard Jamar Dynamometer.

  First Day

• Joint Position Sense

  Proprioception was assessed by joint position sense (JPS) test. Shoulder JPS was assessed using a digital inclinometer

  First Day

• Manual Dexterity

  The Purdue Pegboard Test was used to evaluate the functional skill levels of the upper extremities.

  First Day

Study Arms (2)

Male

Hand preference was evaluated with the Edinburgh Hand Preference Questionnaire, grip muscle strength with the Jamar dynamometer, dexterity with the Purdue Pegboard Test, and proprioception as joint position sense with the inclinometer.

Female

Hand preference was evaluated with the Edinburgh Hand Preference Questionnaire, grip muscle strength with the Jamar dynamometer, dexterity with the Purdue Pegboard Test, and proprioception as joint position sense with the inclinometer.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 25 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Healthy young adult individuals will be included in the study.

You may qualify if:

• Being between the ages of 18-25
• Volunteering to participate in the study

You may not qualify if:

• Having trauma (fracture, dislocation) in the last year
• Doing sports or activities that require bilateral activity (playing music, knitting, sports, etc.)
• Being diagnosed with any neurological or orthopedic disease that will affect hand-eye coordination
• Having had upper extremity surgery
• Having any Botox injection in the last 6 months
• Those who did not agree to participate in the study

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Karabuk University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Karabük University

Karabük, 78000, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (3)

• Bhat AK, Jindal R, Acharya AM. The influence of ethnic differences based on upper limb anthropometry on grip and pinch strength. J Clin Orthop Trauma. 2021 Jul 15;21:101504. doi: 10.1016/j.jcot.2021.101504. eCollection 2021 Oct.

  PMID: 34367910 RESULT

• Amo-Setien FJ, Leal-Costa C, Abajas-Bustillo R, Gonzalez-Lamuno D, Redondo-Figuero C; EXERNET Research Group. Factors associated with grip strength among adolescents: An observational study. J Hand Ther. 2020 Jan-Mar;33(1):96-102. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2018.10.005. Epub 2018 Nov 30.

  PMID: 30503041 RESULT

• Dag F, Erdogan AT. Gender and age differences in absolute and relative handgrip strength of the Turkish population aged 8-27 years. Hand Surg Rehabil. 2020 Dec;39(6):556-563. doi: 10.1016/j.hansur.2020.06.005. Epub 2020 Aug 18.

  PMID: 32818689 RESULT

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Sexism

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Prejudice; Social Behavior; Behavior; Social Discrimination

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE ONLY
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Study director, PT, PhD

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 13, 2024
• First Posted: February 21, 2024
• Study Start: November 7, 2023
• Primary Completion: March 15, 2024
• Study Completion: March 30, 2024
• Last Updated: June 13, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)