NCT07486388

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to measure task-specific maximal strength and motor fatigability during functional daily activities involving the upper limbs in typically developing children. The focus is on determining the test-retest reliability of these measurements. In addition, the results are compared with existing data from children with cerebral palsy (CP). Through this comparison, we aim to gain insight into the motor limitations experienced by children with CP when performing everyday tasks.

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75

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Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2025

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 5, 2025

Completed
4 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

March 3, 2026

Completed
17 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

March 20, 2026

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

July 1, 2026

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 1, 2026

Completed
Last Updated

March 20, 2026

Status Verified

March 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

8 months

First QC Date

March 3, 2026

Last Update Submit

March 17, 2026

Conditions

Keywords

Motor fatigabilityStrengthUpper limbs

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Motor fatigability during functional upper limb lifting tasks

    Motor fatigability during lifting tasks will be quantified using the Static Fatigue Index (SFI, %) derived from the force-time curve recorded with the Activities of Daily Living - Test and Training Device (ADL-TTD). Higher SFI values indicate higher motor fatigability.

    Two assessments separated by 20 minutes to assess test-retest reliability

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Maximal strength during functional upper limb lifting tasks

    Two assessments separated by 20 minutes to assess test-retest reliability

  • Object orientation during functional upper limb lifting tasks

    Two assessments separated by 20 minutes to assess test-retest reliability

Study Arms (1)

Typically developing children

Eligibility Criteria

Age7 Years - 18 Years
Sexall
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

The study population consists of typically developing children from the general community. Participants may be recruited through flyers, personal networks, schools, youth organizations, UHasselt staff, social media, and during UHasselt's Science Day.

You may qualify if:

  • Age between 7 and 18 years
  • Sufficient understanding of the Dutch language to comprehend and perform the test procedures (also applicable to the parents/legal guardians)

You may not qualify if:

  • Upper limb movement problems within the past 6 months
  • Trauma to the upper limb within the past 6 months

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Hasselt Univeristy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences

Diepenbeek, Limburg, 3590, Belgium

RECRUITING

Central Study Contacts

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
CROSS SECTIONAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

March 3, 2026

First Posted

March 20, 2026

Study Start

November 5, 2025

Primary Completion

July 1, 2026

Study Completion

July 1, 2026

Last Updated

March 20, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

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