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The Impact of Using Mobile Games on Rehabilitation Outcomes in Thumb Rehabilitation

NCT ID: NCT06731972

Last Updated: 2024-12-13

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

38 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-05-15

Study Completion Date

2025-02-01

Brief Summary

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Hand injuries and diseases are common reasons for hospital visits and lead to both functional and workforce losses, making them a persistent problem in treatment and rehabilitation approaches. Among the various functions of the hand, the thumb is of particular importance due to its large representation in the brain and its contribution to all gripping and holding functions. Loss of function in the thumb leads to a loss of at least 40% of hand skills. Therefore, restoring the thumb's original functionality is this study primary goal in rehabilitation. To achieve this goal, intensive rehabilitation is required, which cannot be fully accomplished through clinic sessions alone, as home exercises contribute significantly to this process. The low adherence of patients to home exercises has led researchers to explore various alternatives.

The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of mobile application games on rehabilitation outcomes in patients who have lost thumb function. For the pre- and post-treatment evaluations of the patients, the following assessment tools will be used: the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain, the eight-shaped tape measure for edema, the Quick-DASH (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand) scale for upper extremity functionality, a finger goniometer for joint range of motion, the DuruÖz Hand Index for measuring activities of daily living, and a home exercise adherence tracking form to evaluate adherence to home exercises.

As determined by this study power analysis, 38 patients with thumb injuries will be included in the study. These patients will be randomly assigned into two groups: the routine treatment group (19 patients) and the routine treatment plus mobile game group (19 patients). The routine treatment group will receive standard treatment at the Kırşehir Ahi Evran University Faculty of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Hand Clinic, including classical massage, stretching, functional exercises, electrical modalities, thermal agents, and home exercises. In the routine treatment plus mobile game group, in addition to the standard treatment, patients will engage in 20-30 minutes of mobile application games (e.g., Temple Run, Flappy Bird, Angry Birds) as part of their home exercise program.

Researchers hypothesize that the group receiving mobile games in addition to the standard treatment will experience a better rehabilitation process in terms of thumb functionality, pain, and edema compared to the routine treatment group, and they will reach rehabilitation goals more quickly. Additionally, mobile games will increase motivation for home exercises and improve adherence. This study will be the first to examine the use of mobile games in thumb rehabilitation and their effect on adherence to home exercises. Researchers anticipate that the results of this study will inspire both clinicians and future research, reaching a wider audience through presentations and publications.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Thumb Injury Rehabilitation Outcome Mobile Phone Use

Keywords

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Thumb Rehabilitation Games Technology

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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Group 1 (Routine treatment)

Routine treatment (classical massage, stretching, functional exercises, electrical modalities, thermal agents, home exercises, etc.) will be applied.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Exercises

Intervention Type OTHER

Classical massage, stretching, functional exercises, electrical modalities, thermal agents, home exercises, etc., plus home exercises.

Group 2 (Routine treatment + mobile game)

The routine treatment plus mobile game group will receive routine treatment along with 20-30 minutes of mobile application games (such as Temple Run, Flappy Bird, Angry Birds, etc.) daily as part of their home exercise program.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Exercises

Intervention Type OTHER

Classical massage, stretching, functional exercises, electrical modalities, thermal agents, home exercises, etc., plus home exercises.

Mobile game

Intervention Type DEVICE

mobile application games (such as Temple Run, Flappy Bird, Angry Birds, etc., or games the patient is already playing) as part of their home exercise program.

Interventions

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Exercises

Classical massage, stretching, functional exercises, electrical modalities, thermal agents, home exercises, etc., plus home exercises.

Intervention Type OTHER

Mobile game

mobile application games (such as Temple Run, Flappy Bird, Angry Birds, etc., or games the patient is already playing) as part of their home exercise program.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Patients aged 18-65
* With sufficient communication skills
* Experiencing pain and functional impairment in the thumb (e.g., thumb fractures, tendon injuries, nerve injuries, osteoarthritis, trigger thumb, carpal tunnel syndrome, ligament injuries, soft tissue damage, etc.),
* who are willing to volunteer.

Exclusion Criteria

\- Illiteracy, lack of a smartphone, or the presence of neurological, orthopedic, or rheumatological chronic diseases in the affected limb.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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seher karaçam

Research Assistant, MSc., Physiotherapist

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Kırşehir Ahi Evran University

Kirşehi̇r, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Central Contacts

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Seher Karaçam, MSc

Role: CONTACT

Phone: 05392031872

Email: [email protected]

Facility Contacts

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seher karaçam, MSc

Role: primary

Other Identifiers

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167638

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id