RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07161531

Test-retest Reliability of sEMG to Measure Fatigue in Adolescents

Evaluating Test-Retest Reliability of Surface Electromyography (sEMG) in Measuring Fatigue in Adolescents Through Prolonged Activity

Sponsor

Universiteit Antwerpen

Enrollment

27 participants

Start Date

Mar 12, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Healthy Adolescents

Summary

This cross-sectional study aims to determine the test-retest reliability of surface electromyography (sEMG) outcomes in detecting levels of fatigue among healthy adolescents engaged in physical activities. It seeks to evaluate the consistency of sEMG parameters across two test sessions and correlate these measurements with both performance metrics and subjective fatigue assessments. Participants will perform repetitive squatting until volitional exhaustion while their muscular activity is recorded. They will do so on two different test sessions with an interval of one week in between.

Eligibility

Min Age: 13 YearsMax Age: 19 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests how reliably a muscle-monitoring sensor called surface electromyography (sEMG) can detect muscle fatigue in teenagers. Researchers want to know if repeated measurements give consistent results, which would help doctors and trainers track physical fatigue more accurately. **You may be eligible if...** - You are a teenager who regularly participates in sports, dance, or other physical activities **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You have a neuromuscular disorder (a condition affecting nerves or muscles) - You have any other condition that affects how your muscles work Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTSurface Electromyography

The primary lower limb muscles to be monitored include the gluteus medius, rectus femoris, vastus lateralis (quadriceps ), biceps femoris (hamstrings), tibialis anterior, and gastrocnemius medialis (calves). This setup fully utilizes a 16-channel sEMG system by monitoring each muscle group bilaterally to capture comprehensive data on muscle activity and fatigue.

Locations(1)

Universiteit Antwerpen, Department of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy, Research group MOVANT

Wilrijk, Belgium

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