Translation of a mobility assessment tool for healthy children into Urdu

Urdu Translation of Psychometric Properties Analysis of Revised High-Level Mobility Assessment Tool (HiMAT) in Healthy Children

Riphah International University · NCT06986720

This study is trying to translate a mobility assessment tool into Urdu to see if it can accurately measure how well healthy children aged 5-12 can move.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment80 (estimated)
Ages5 Years to 12 Years
SexAll
SponsorRiphah International University (other)
Locations1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province)
Trial IDNCT06986720 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study focuses on translating the Revised High-Level Mobility Assessment Tool (HiMAT) into Urdu to assess high-level mobility in healthy children aged 5-12 years. The translation process involves forward and backward translation by bilingual translators, synthesis of the translated versions, and evaluation by an expert committee. The final translated tool will undergo testing for validity and reliability to ensure it accurately measures mobility in the target population. The psychometric properties of the tool will be analyzed to confirm its effectiveness for clinical use.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy children aged 5-12 years who can understand and follow instructions in Urdu.

Not a fit: Children with conditions affecting mobility, visual impairments, or any recent surgeries will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this translation could provide Urdu-speaking clinicians with a reliable tool to assess mobility in children, enhancing their ability to monitor and support physical development.

How similar studies have performed: While the translation of assessment tools is common, this specific approach to translating and validating the HiMAT in Urdu is novel and has not been extensively tested in similar populations.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Children with age group 5-12 years
* No condition affecting mobility of children
* Able to understand and follow instruction.
* Can speak \& understand language

Exclusion Criteria:

* Children with visual impairments.
* Children with conditions affecting their mobility.
* Children with any history of surgery in the past one year.
* Children with any cardiorespiratory comorbidities.
* Children with muscle strain, ligament sprain or joint laxity in lower extremities.
* Cognition less than 20 on Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE).
* Children with any history of any foot deformity

Where this trial is running

Lahore, Punjab Province

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Healthy Children, revised HiMAT, Urdu translation, validation, mobility

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.