Correlation Between Shoulder Rotation Torque and Hand Grip Strength in University Teaching Staff

NCT06851689 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: P.T.REC/012/005456
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 46
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

The aim is to reduce the incidence of hand grip weakness and shoulder rotation torque decline. this proposed study aims to suggest solutions to prevent occurring injuries

Conditions

Hand Grip Strength; Torque

Keywords

hand grip; shoulder torque; academic staff

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• hand grip strength

  assess hand grip

  2 months

• shoulder torque

  assess peak shoulder torque of rotator muscle

  2 months

Interventions

Jamar handheld dynamometer DEVICE

Jamar handheld dynamometer to asses hand grip strength

Biodex isokinetics DEVICE

Biodex isokinetics to asses torque

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 25 Years - 45 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Healthy adult academic staff

You may qualify if:

• University teaching staff who work full time at Misr University for Science and Technology. (average 7 hours per day)
• Both male and female participants between 25 and 45 years of age
• Participants without any pain or musculoskeletal disorder
• Participants who perform overhead activities during teaching
• The range of BMI is between 18.5-25 in the normal range
• Both right and left handed subjects are included

You may not qualify if:

• Recent history of shoulder, upper limb, neck or thoracic fracture or surgery
• \. Neurological disorders affecting the upper limb
• \. Regional tumor or metastasis of the upper limb
• \. Academicians with trauma or injury within the past 6 months, or known pregnancy
• \. Engagement of any vigorous exercise or work after university hours
• History of surgery within the past six months, epilepsy, or chronic neurologic disease

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Cairo University: lead

Study Officials

• Abanoub Emeil Melad, Bachelor

  Misr University for Science and Technology

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

• Neveen Abdel-Latif, professor

  Cairo University

  STUDY CHAIR

• Rania Reda, Ass.prof

  Cairo University

  STUDY DIRECTOR

• Mohamed Farouk, lecturer

  Misr University for Science and Technology

  STUDY CHAIR

Central Study Contacts

Abanoub Emeil Melad, Bachelor

CONTACT

01202297165; abanoub.emeil.michael@gmail.com

Abanoub Emeil Melad, Bacherol

CONTACT

01202297165; abanoub.emeil.michael@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: CROSS SECTIONAL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: principle investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: February 23, 2025
• First Posted: February 28, 2025
• Study Start: February 28, 2025
• Primary Completion: March 30, 2025
• Study Completion: May 1, 2025
• Last Updated: February 28, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share