Sensory Training in Distal Radius Fractures

NCT ID: NCT06894485

Last Updated: 2025-03-25

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

44 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2025-04-01

Study Completion Date

2026-04-01

Brief Summary

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This randomized controlled trial examines the effectiveness of sensory training in patients undergoing rehabilitation for distal radius fractures. Forty-four participants (aged 18-65, with no prior upper extremity injuries) will be randomly assigned to a control group (conventional physiotherapy) or an experimental group (conventional physiotherapy plus sensory training, including desensitization and proprioception exercises). Assessments will be conducted at baseline, 4 weeks, and 8 weeks using grip strength, sensory function, fine motor skills, pain level, and functional capacity measures. The study aims to compare the impact of sensory training versus conventional physiotherapy on pain reduction, sensory recovery, grip strength, and functional hand use.

Detailed Description

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This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of sensory training in patients with distal radius fractures. Designed as a randomized controlled trial, the study will include 44 participants aged 18-65 years who have not had a prior upper extremity injury and are in the rehabilitation phase after a fracture. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the control group (receiving conventional physiotherapy) or the experimental group (receiving conventional physiotherapy plus sensory training, including desensitization and proprioception exercises).

Assessments will be conducted before treatment, at 4 weeks, and at 8 weeks. The evaluation tools will include grip strength (hand dynamometer \& pinch meter), sensory function (monofilament test), fine motor skills (Nine-Hole Peg Test - NHPT), pain level (Numerical Pain Rating Scale - NPRS), and functional capacity (DASH questionnaire).

The aim of this study is to compare the effects of sensory training versus conventional physiotherapy on pain reduction, sensory recovery, grip strength, and functional hand use.

Conditions

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Distal Radius Fractures

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Control

* Conventional range of motion (ROM) exercises
* Muscle strengthening exercises
* Fine motor skill exercises
* Functional rehabilitation exercises The group will be followed 3 times per week for 8 weeks.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Conventional therapy

Intervention Type OTHER

* Conventional range of motion (ROM) exercises
* Muscle strengthening exercises
* Fine motor skill exercises
* Functional rehabilitation exercises

Experimental

* Conventional range of motion (ROM) exercises
* Muscle strengthening exercises
* Fine motor skill exercises
* Functional rehabilitation exercises

• Experimental Group: (Conventional therapy + Sensory Training)
* Desensitization training (exposure to various textures and stimuli to improve sensory tolerance)
* Proprioceptive exercises (closed-eye position sense training, weight transfer exercises)
* Tactile stimulation The group will be followed 3 times per week for 8 weeks.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Conventional therapy

Intervention Type OTHER

* Conventional range of motion (ROM) exercises
* Muscle strengthening exercises
* Fine motor skill exercises
* Functional rehabilitation exercises

Sensory Training

Intervention Type OTHER

* Desensitization training (exposure to various textures and stimuli to improve sensory tolerance)
* Proprioceptive exercises (closed-eye position sense training, weight transfer exercises)
* Tactile stimulation

Interventions

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Conventional therapy

* Conventional range of motion (ROM) exercises
* Muscle strengthening exercises
* Fine motor skill exercises
* Functional rehabilitation exercises

Intervention Type OTHER

Sensory Training

* Desensitization training (exposure to various textures and stimuli to improve sensory tolerance)
* Proprioceptive exercises (closed-eye position sense training, weight transfer exercises)
* Tactile stimulation

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Aged 18-65 years
* Diagnosed with distal radius fracture
* In the rehabilitation phase after fracture healing
* No prior upper extremity injuries
* No neurological or psychiatric disorders affecting hand function
* Able to comply with the rehabilitation program

Exclusion Criteria

* Any other musculoskeletal injury affecting the upper limb
* Previous upper extremity surgeries
* Severe neuropathy or sensory disorders
* Uncontrolled chronic pain conditions
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Istanbul University

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Tugba Civi Karaaslan

Asst. Prof. Dr.

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa

Istanbul, , Turkey (Türkiye)

Site Status

Countries

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Turkey (Türkiye)

Central Contacts

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TUGBA CIVI KARAASLAN, Asst. Prof. Dr.

Role: CONTACT

+905343855606

Facility Contacts

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TUGBA CIVI KARAASLAN, Asst. Prof. Dr.

Role: primary

References

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Muurling M, Lotters FJB, Geelen JE, Schouten AC, Mugge W. A long-term effect of distal radius fracture on the sensorimotor control of the wrist joint in older adults. J Hand Ther. 2021 Oct-Dec;34(4):567-576. doi: 10.1016/j.jht.2020.07.002. Epub 2020 Jul 29.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 32893099 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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IstanbulUr

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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