Assessing shoulder strength using a dynamometer
Evaluation of Test-retest Correlation in Isokinetic Shoulder Testing
This study is testing how strong healthy people's shoulders are by measuring their rotation strength with a special device to create a baseline for comparison with those who have shoulder problems.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Clinique Saint Jean, France Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Saint Jean de Vedas) |
| Trial ID | NCT06671366 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This interventional study involves 30 healthy volunteers to evaluate shoulder external and internal rotation strength using a Cybex dynamometer. Participants will be positioned seated with their arm at a specific angle to ensure precise measurements. The study aims to determine the reproducibility of these measurements and establish reference values for healthy individuals, which can later be compared with those having shoulder pathologies.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy adults who are students at the Montpellier School of Physical Therapy.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of shoulder pathology in the year preceding the tests will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide valuable reference data for assessing shoulder strength in patients with shoulder conditions.
How similar studies have performed: While similar studies assessing shoulder strength have been conducted, this specific approach to measuring reproducibility in a defined position is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Student of the Montpellier School of Physical Therapy * Adult having received informed information about the study and signed the consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Any history of shoulder pathology in the year preceding the tests.
Where this trial is running
Saint Jean de Vedas
- Clinique St Jean Sud de France — Saint Jean de Vedas, France (Recruiting)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.