Establishment of Normal Muscle Strength for French Population

University Hospital, Strasbourg, France99 enrolled

Overview

Normal values for muscle strength using hand held dynamometer and muscle mass using echography are largely unknown. The objective of the present study is to establish normal values of these measurements in population living in France.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Muscle Mass Muscle Strength

Interventions

measurementsOTHER

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 90 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy volunteers * Age 18-90 years Exclusion Criteria: * Patients \< 20 years and \> 90 years, * Athletes involved in international sport competition * Rheumatic or neuromuscular disease * Other decompensated pathological conditions * Pregnancy

Locations (1)

Service d'exploration fonctionnelle Les Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg

Strasbourg, Alsace, France

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

measuring muscle mass using echography

Time frame: 5 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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