Recruiting

Grip Strength

Sponsor:

University of Minnesota

Code:

NCT07735195

Conditions

Grip Strength

Hand Strength

Eligibility Criteria

Sex: All

Age: 2 - 12

Healthy Volunteers: Accepted

Interventions

Dinomometer

Study Details

Brief summary:

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the performance of the Dinomometer and establish normative data to inform clinical standards and benchmarks for therapeutic practice.

This is a cross-sectional study designed to collect normative grip strength data from a large sample of the general population in Minnesota. Participants will primarily be recruited from attendees of the Minnesota State Fair. Grip strength will be measured using the Dinomometer, a non-invasive handheld grip strength measurement device.

The study should take approximately 10-15 minutes to complete for each participant including enrollment and completion of study procedures. Follow-up is not required.

Conditions

Grip Strength

Hand Strength

Study ID

NCT07735195

Start date

Sep 6, 2026

Status verified date

Oct, 2026

Completion date

Aug 31, 2028

Anticipated

Primary completion date

Aug 31, 2028

Anticipated

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

Sex: All

Age: 2 - 12

Healthy Volunteers: Accepted

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Children between the ages of 2-12 year old who demonstrate participation interest and provide informed consent and assent (when appropriate).

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Presence of a known musculoskeletal, neurological, or neuromuscular condition affecting upper limb strength or function (including, but not limited to, cerebral palsy, brachial plexus injury, muscular dystrophy, etc.)
  • Diagnosis of a systemic condition affecting the musculoskeletal or nervous system
  • Previous hand, wrist, or upper limb surgery
  • History of hand, wrist, or upper limb trauma
  • Current pain in either hand or upper limb
  • Persons unable to follow standardized commands when presented to them in English

Study Design

Enrollment

600 participants

Anticipated

Intervention Model

Single group

Primary purpose

Basic Science

Interventions and Outcome Measures

Arms

experimental: Dinomometer Grip Strength Assessment

Participants will complete grip strength measurements using the Dinomometer, a non-invasive handheld grip strength measurement device. Grip strength will be measured on each hand, with short rest breaks and alternation between hands to mitigate the effects of fatigue.

Interventions

Dinomometer

The investigational device being evaluated in this study is the Dinomometer, a handheld grip strength measurement device designed for use in pediatric populations. The Dinomometer will be used to collect grip strength measurements from participants at the Minnesota State Fair. No drugs, biologics, or additional investigational agents are involved in this study.

Primary outcome measure

  • Collection of normative grip strength data using the Dinomometer [ Time Frame: During a single study visit lasting approximately 10-15 minutes ]

Central Contacts and Locations

Central contacts

Corey McGee, PhD, MS, OTR/L, CHT, FAOTA

612-626-5645mcge0062@umn.edu

Locations

UOM State Fair- 1367 Cosgrove Street, Falcon Heights

Recruiting

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55108

Contacts

Corey McGee, PhD, MS

612-626-5645mcge0062@umn.edu

More Information

Sponsor

University of Minnesota

Last update posted

Oct 7, 2026

Last verified

Oct, 2026

Keywords

  • Dinomometer
  • Grip strength
  • Pediatric grip strength
  • Hand strength
  • Normative data
  • Reference values
  • Children
  • Occupational therapy
  • Minnesota State Fair

Trial information was received from ClinicalTrials.gov and was last updated on 2026-10-08. This information was provided to ClinicalTrials.gov by University of Minnesota on 2026-10-07. Recruitment status is synced daily from ClinicalTrials.gov and may not reflect the sponsor's current status. Confirm during your call.