This cross-sectional study investigated the prevalence of hand joint hypermobility among 400 university students and its relationship with hand grip strength. MCP joint mobility was assessed using a universal goniometer, and grip strength was measured with a hand dynamometer. Participants were categorized into mild, moderate, and severe hypermobility groups.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
24 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants were eligible if they were undergraduate university students enrolled in the 2023/2024 academic year, male or female, aged between 18 and 22 years, and had no previously diagnosed systemic conditions associated with hypermobility (e.g., Ehlers-Danlos syndrome or generalized hypermobility syndrome).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participants were excluded if they had a previously diagnosed systemic condition associated with hypermobility, reported musculoskeletal injuries or conditions affecting joint mobility or grip strength at the time of assessment, were unable or unwilling to provide informed consent, had any neurological or chronic disorders that could influence muscle strength or joint range of motion or were outside the specified age range (18-22 years).
Primary outcome measure(s)
Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint hypermobility was measured using a universal goniometer, — 1 JAN 2026 TO 30 JAN 2026
grip strength was assessed using a hand dynamometer — once and grip strength was assessed using a hand dynamometer
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
Horus University
Damietta
Da
Official registry record
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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