Arm fatigue and hand grip strength study
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study looks at how tiredness in the elbow muscles affects how strongly you can grip with your hand. If you are a healthy young adult without any arm or hand problems, you may be able to help.
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Who can take part
- You are a physiotherapy student between 18 and 25 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is in the normal range (18.5–24.99).
- You have no past or current injury, surgery, or disorder of your arm, elbow, or hand.
- You do not have any chronic health condition (like diabetes, high blood pressure, multiple sclerosis, or cancer) and are not pregnant.
- Your hand has no deformities or weakness in specific muscles.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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