Establishing Czech norms for upper limb function tests
Establishing Czech Norms of Selected Standardized Tests for Use in Rehabilitation and Upper Limbs Functional Evaluation
This study is testing how well people aged 20 to 65 can perform tasks with their hands to create updated guides for upper limb function tests in the Czech Republic.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 540 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Charles University, Czech Republic Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Praha) |
| Trial ID | NCT05010993 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to create updated Czech manuals for the Nine Hole Peg Test, Purdue Pegboard Test, and Box and Block Test, which are used in rehabilitation to assess upper limb functions. The study will involve testing at least 540 individuals aged 20 to 65 years to establish normative data for the Czech healthy population. The manuals will be developed using a back-translation method to ensure consistency in test administration and interpretation of results.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are Czech-speaking individuals aged 20 to 65 years without upper limb pathologies.
Not a fit: Patients with diagnosed upper limb pathologies or conditions affecting dexterity will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide standardized norms for evaluating upper limb functions in the Czech population, improving rehabilitation practices.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have successfully established norms for similar tests in different populations, indicating the potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Czech language as a mother tongue * age from 20 to 65 years Exclusion Criteria: * diagnosed pathology of the upper limbs or diseases that negatively affect the dexterity of their limbs * use of drugs affecting attention * vision impairment uncorrectable with glasses * severe hearing loss * inability to understand instructions * inability to read or write * inability to complete testing * failure to sign Informed consent for probation with inclusion to research and Consent to the collection and processing of personal data during the study at the General University Hospital in Prague
Where this trial is running
Praha
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University and General University Hospital in Prague — Praha, Czechia (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Kateřina Rybářová, Mgr.
- Email: katerina.rybarova@lf1.cuni.cz
- Phone: 224968517
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.