Translation of a mobility assessment tool for healthy children into Urdu
Official title: Urdu Translation of Psychometric Properties Analysis of Revised High-Level Mobility Assessment Tool (HiMAT) in Healthy Children
Run by Riphah International University · NCT06986720 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 5 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 80 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Riphah International University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lahore, Punjab Province) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 12, 2025 |
| Main results expected | June 28, 2025 |
| Study ends | July 16, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | May 23, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06986720 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are healthy children aged 5-12 years who can understand and follow instructions in Urdu.
✕Probably not a fit
Children with conditions affecting mobility, visual impairments, or any recent surgeries will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
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.
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 gone: 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.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 it's running
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Riphah International University
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Shazia Muheen, MS — Riphah International University
- Study coordinator: Imran Amjad, PhD
- Email: imran.amjad@riphah.edu.pk
- Phone: +9233224390125
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.