Comparison of Hand Grip Strength in Different Shoulder Positions in Geriatric Individuals: Position-Dependent Strength Analysis

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Conditions studied: Geriatric, Elderly

In brief

The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between hand grip strength, measured in different shoulder positions, and upper extremity muscle strength, and to reveal the clinical significance of position-dependent strength variation.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07562854

Run by

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

People needed

40

Starts

2026-05-02

Expected to finish

2026-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-13

Who can join

Age: 65 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Being 65 years of age or older
• Being an independent volunteer living in the community
• Being able to actively use the upper extremities
• Having the cognitive level to understand and follow the measurement instructions
• Providing written informed consent to participate in the study.

You may not qualify if…

• Presence of severe shoulder pain or rotator cuff pathology
• Loss of upper extremity function due to rheumatological disease
• Presence of significant visual or vestibular impairment that may affect measurements
• Presence of another systemic or musculoskeletal disease that may prevent the safe and accurate completion of tests
• History of upper extremity surgery or fracture within the last 6 months
• Failure to provide informed consent

Where it is running

• Balıkesir University — Balıkesir, Turkey (Türkiye)

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