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

University of Minnesota · NCT07735195

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Key facts

Compensation
Not posted. Ask the study team before screening.
Who can join
Ages 2–12 · All sexes
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Study type
Interventional · Not applicable
Target enrollment
600
US sites recruiting
1
Study start
September 6, 2026
Record last updated
October 7, 2026

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What the study is about

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.

Being studied: Dinomometer

Conditions: Grip Strength; Hand Strength

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

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

Exclusion Criteria

  • 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

Recruiting US locations

  • UOM State Fair- 1367 Cosgrove Street, Falcon Heights

    Minneapolis, MN 55108

    Site contact: Corey McGee, PhD, MS · 612-626-5645 · mcge0062@umn.edu

Study contacts (from the official record)

  • Corey McGee, PhD, MS, OTR/L, CHT, FAOTA · 612-626-5645 · mcge0062@umn.edu
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