Tyrannosaurus Flex: Finding the "Fair-ly Normal" Grip

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Conditions studied: Grip Strength, Hand Strength

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07735195

Run by

University of Minnesota

People needed

600

Starts

2026-09-01

Expected to finish

2027-12-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-07-29

Who can join

Age: 2 and older, up to 12. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

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

You may not qualify if…

• 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

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