Relative Hand Grip Strength and Functional Fitness in Diabetic Patient in Egypt

Beni-Suef University200 enrolled

Overview

To show if there is significant relationship between hand grip strength and physical fitness in diabetic type II patients over 60 years old.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

SCREENING

Masking

SINGLE

Enrollment

200

Conditions

Type II Diabetes Mellitus

Interventions

relative Hand grip strengthDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

To perform this study the relative handgrip strength (rHGS) index was used. The rHGSi is defined as the sum of the handgrip strength of both hands divided by body mass index (BMI), and it is considered a better prognostic tool than handgrip strength. rHGS was measured by Jamar hand dynamometer. The Functional Performance was determined by using 3 tests of the Senior Fitness Test (The 30-second chair stand test, the 8-feet Up-and-Go test, and the 2 minutes' Walk Test).

senior fitness testDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

The Functional Performance was determined by using 3 tests of the Senior Fitness Test (The 30-second chair stand test, the 8-feet Up-and-Go test, and the 2 minutes' Walk Test).

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 65 YearsMax age: 85 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Diabetes type II * Ability to walk independently * The cognitive and mental capacity to understand and perform tests Exclusion Criteria: * Musculoskeletal, neurological, rheumatological problems, or hand deformities that could hinder grasping

Locations (2)

Kz hospital

Cairo, Elgharbia, Egypt

Kz Hospital

Cairo, Egypt

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

relative Hand grip strength

the sum of the handgrip strength of both hands divided by body mass index (BMI)

Time frame: Baseline

The 30-Second Chair Test

The 30-Second Chair Test is a standing exercise where participants sit in a folding chair without arms, with their feet shoulder-width apart and arms crossed. The test requires the participant to perform full stands within 30 seconds, with the goal of completing the task without using their arms.

Time frame: Baseline

8-feet Up-and-Go test

Place a chair and marker 8 feet apart, clear the path, and start seated. Start timing, then quickly stand, walk, and walk around a cone, returning to the chair. Stop timing as needed. Perform two trials.

Time frame: Baseline

2 min walk test

For two minutes, the person is urged to walk as quickly as they can while remaining safe and independent, and the distance is recorded.

Time frame: Baseline

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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