Vastus Medialis Activation During McMurray's Test

July 20, 2023 updated by: Mohamed Magdy ElMeligie, Ahram Canadian University

Muscle Activation Patterns During the McMurray's Test for Knee Examination

This study will use electromyography to evaluate activation patterns of the vastus medialis and vastus lateralis muscles during the McMurray's knee examination test in different knee positions.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

The McMurray test is commonly used to assess knee pathology. However, it is unclear which knee position during this test best isolates activity of the vastus medialis muscle. This study will measure vastus medialis and lateralis activation using surface electromyography in 30 healthy participants performing the McMurray test. Different knee flexion and rotation angles will be evaluated to determine which position optimally activates the vastus medialis. Results may enhance utilization of the McMurray test in rehabilitation programs targeting this muscle.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

30

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • Egypt
    • Giza
      • Al Ḩayy Ath Thāmin, Giza, Egypt, 3221405
        • Recruiting
        • Outpatient clinic of faculty of physical therapy, Ahram Canadian University
        • Contact:

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Healthy men and women aged 18-45 recruited from the local community.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Healthy adults aged 18-45 years
  • No history of knee pathology

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Contraindications to EMG
  • Neurological or muscular disorders

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Healthy Adults
30 healthy adult participants aged 18-45 years performing the McMurray knee examination test
Diagnostic test: McMurray knee examination test
The McMurray test will be performed in different knee flexion and rotation angles.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Vastus Medialis Activation
Time Frame: Baseline
Mean EMG activity of the vastus medialis during McMurray test at different knee positions. Measured in microvolts (μV).
Baseline

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Vastus lateralis EMG activity during McMurray test (μV)
Time Frame: baseline
Mean EMG activity of the vastus lateralis muscle during the McMurray knee examination test at different knee flexion and rotation angles. Measured in microvolts (μV).
baseline
Force exerted during McMurray test measured by dynamometer (Newtons)
Time Frame: baseline
Maximum voluntary isometric knee extension force measured using a handheld dynamometer during the McMurray knee examination test at different knee positions. Measured in Newtons (N).
baseline

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Ahram Canadian University

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Amal Fawzy, Ph.d, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Ahram Canadian University

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

July 25, 2023

Primary Completion (Estimated)

November 25, 2023

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 20, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 20, 2023

First Posted (Actual)

July 28, 2023

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

July 28, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 20, 2023

Last Verified

July 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • PT-VMM-001

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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