Effects of Motor and Sensory Exercises on Hand Functions

NCT ID: NCT06679361

Last Updated: 2025-07-28

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 80 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2024-11-01
• Study Completion Date: 2025-01-15

Brief Summary

This project will compare the effectiveness of sensory and motor exercises used in clinical settings for healthy young adults. This approach will allow the investigators to evaluate the impact of these exercises on hand functions.

The study plans to include 80 healthy young adults aged 18-25. After providing participants with information about the study's purpose, written informed consent will be obtained to confirm voluntary participation. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: "sensory exercise," "motor exercise," and "sensory and motor exercise." The effects on muscle reaction time and hand skills for the dominant hands will be evaluated before and after the exercises.

Detailed Description

Hand functions occupy a significant place in the functional activities of daily life. Therefore, impairments in wrist function can severely impact daily activities and quality of life. Hand rehabilitation includes various methods aimed at improving hand functions for treating numerous conditions affecting the wrist. However, it has been determined that treatments targeting both motor and sensory functions should be used together to enhance functionality. For this purpose, this project will compare the effectiveness of sensory and motor exercises used in clinical settings in healthy young adults, allowing investigators to evaluate their impact on hand functions.

The study will include 80 healthy young adults aged 18-25. After participants are informed about the study's purpose, written informed consent will be obtained to confirm voluntary participation. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: "sensory exercise," "motor exercise," and "sensory and motor exercise." The effects on muscle reaction time and hand skills for the dominant hand will be evaluated before and after the exercises. Data from the study will be analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25.0. Demographic characteristics of participants will be expressed as arithmetic mean ± standard deviation and percentages. The normal distribution of data will be examined using visual (histogram and probability plots) and analytical methods (Kolmogorov-Smirnov/Shapiro-Wilk tests). Pre- and post-evaluations within groups will be assessed using the student-t test, and intergroup comparisons will be evaluated with the student-t test if data follows a normal distribution, or with the Mann-Whitney U test if not. A p-value of <0.05 will be considered statistically significant.

Conditions

Motor Function; Retardation

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: TREATMENT
• Blinding Strategy: SINGLE

Study Groups

Motor Exercise Group

Participants in this group will receive motor exercises targeting the wrist, including active range of motion exercises (flexion, extension, ulnar, radial deviation, and finger flexion) and nerve mobilization exercises (medial, radial, and ulnar nerves). These exercises aim to improve motor function in the wrist and hand.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Motor Exercise Program

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

This program consists of wrist motor exercises focused on active range of motion (including flexion, extension, ulnar and radial deviation, and finger flexion) along with nerve mobilization exercises for the medial, radial, and ulnar nerves. The aim is to enhance motor function in the wrist and hand.

Sensory Exercise Group

This group will engage in sensory exercises designed to enhance sensory awareness in the hand and wrist. Exercises will include interaction with varied textures (such as sand and sensory balls), different fabrics (fur, satin, linen), and multisensory foam gels. The goal is to improve sensory function and tactile discrimination.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Motor Exercise Program

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

This program consists of wrist motor exercises focused on active range of motion (including flexion, extension, ulnar and radial deviation, and finger flexion) along with nerve mobilization exercises for the medial, radial, and ulnar nerves. The aim is to enhance motor function in the wrist and hand.

Sensory Exercise Group

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Arm Description: This group will engage in sensory exercises designed to enhance sensory awareness in the hand and wrist. Exercises will include interaction with varied textures (such as sand and sensory balls), different fabrics (fur, satin, linen), and multisensory foam gels. The goal is to improve sensory function and tactile discrimination.

Combined Motor and Sensory Exercise Group

Arm Description: Participants in this group will perform both motor and sensory exercises as described for the first two groups. By combining motor and sensory interventions, this group aims to improve both motor skills and sensory awareness in the wrist and hand, potentially enhancing overall hand function more effectively.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Combined Motor and Sensory Exercise Group

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Participants in this group will perform both motor and sensory exercises as described for the first two groups. By combining motor and sensory interventions, this group aims to improve both motor skills and sensory awareness in the wrist and hand, potentially enhancing overall hand function more effectively.

control

The control group did not receive any additional treatments during the study period, allowing for a clear comparison between the experimental group and the baseline conditions.

Group Type: NO_INTERVENTION

No interventions assigned to this group

Interventions

Motor Exercise Program

This program consists of wrist motor exercises focused on active range of motion (including flexion, extension, ulnar and radial deviation, and finger flexion) along with nerve mobilization exercises for the medial, radial, and ulnar nerves. The aim is to enhance motor function in the wrist and hand.

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Sensory Exercise Group

Arm Description: This group will engage in sensory exercises designed to enhance sensory awareness in the hand and wrist. Exercises will include interaction with varied textures (such as sand and sensory balls), different fabrics (fur, satin, linen), and multisensory foam gels. The goal is to improve sensory function and tactile discrimination.

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Combined Motor and Sensory Exercise Group

Participants in this group will perform both motor and sensory exercises as described for the first two groups. By combining motor and sensory interventions, this group aims to improve both motor skills and sensory awareness in the wrist and hand, potentially enhancing overall hand function more effectively.

Intervention Type: BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Having the ability to verbally communicate to answer questions
• Willingness to participate in the study
• Having read and signed the informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria

• Having joint movement restriction in the upper extremity
• Presence of skin injury or scarring on the hand or wrist
• History of surgery on the upper extremity
• Having an orthopedic problem in the upper extremity
• Having a rheumatic disease
• Having a neurological condition in the upper extremity
• Having a severe mental or cognitive impairment

• Minimum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 25 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Sponsors

Atlas University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Gamze Demircioğlu

Asst. Prof. Dr.

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

Istanbul Atlas University

Istanbul, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Other Identifiers

2024-ATLAS-MSEHF-001

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id