Can a simple device accurately measure finger extension strength?
NCT ID NCT07730008
First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a new method for measuring the strength of the muscles that extend the fingers, using a force gauge attached to a custom support. Healthy adults will have their finger strength measured three times per hand to see if the device gives consistent results. If reliable, this approach could help therapists better assess and treat hand dysfunction.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this measurement method could improve hand rehabilitation for people with hand injuries or disorders.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small feasibility study in healthy volunteers, so results may not apply to people with hand conditions.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Boston University - Department of Occupational Therapy
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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