Evaluating hip muscle function during a specific test
Electromyographic Evaluation of Hip Abductors During the Trendelenburg Test
This study is testing how different hip positions affect gluteal muscle activation during a specific test to help improve physical therapy assessments for hip abductor weakness.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ahram Canadian University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Al Ḩayy Ath Thāmin, Giza) |
| Trial ID | NCT05967611 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess gluteal muscle activation during the Trendelenburg hip abduction test by using electromyography and dynamometry. It will involve 30 healthy participants who will perform the test in various hip positions to identify which position best isolates gluteal muscle function. The study seeks to enhance the clinical application of the Trendelenburg test by determining optimal hip angles for evaluating hip abductor weakness. The findings may lead to improved assessment techniques in physical therapy practices.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy adults aged 18-45 with no history of hip disorders.
Not a fit: Patients with neurological or muscular disorders or contraindications to electromyography may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide more effective methods for assessing hip abductor weakness, leading to better-targeted rehabilitation strategies.
How similar studies have performed: While the Trendelenburg test is widely used, this specific approach to optimizing its application through varied hip positions is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy adults aged 18-45 years * No history of hip disorders Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindications to EMG * Neurological or muscular disorders
Where this trial is running
Al Ḩayy Ath Thāmin, Giza
- Outpatient clinic of faculty of physical therapy, Ahram Canadian University — Al Ḩayy Ath Thāmin, Giza, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Mohamed M ElMeligie, Ph.d
- Email: mohamed.elmeligie@acu.edu.eg
- Phone: +201064442032
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.