Can a simple device accurately gauge Nerve-Related ankle weakness?
NCT ID NCT07763522
First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study evaluates a portable, strap-fixed device for measuring ankle strength in people with weakness caused by lumbar disc herniation. It compares the device's readings to a standard laboratory machine in healthy volunteers, then tests it in patients to see if it reliably captures a range of weakness levels. The goal is to offer a practical, objective alternative to manual muscle testing for clinical use.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- A handheld dynamometer with an external strap for measuring ankle strength
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a simple, reliable way to measure ankle weakness in patients with lumbar disc herniation, improving monitoring and treatment decisions.
- What could go wrong
- The method is being tested for validity and reliability, and results may not generalize to all patients or settings. It is a validation study, not a treatment trial.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Helsinki University Central Hospital
Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00290, Finland
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