Effects of Thumb Manipulation on Hand Grip Strength, Function, and Sensation
NCT ID: NCT07068698
Last Updated: 2025-07-16
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Basic Information
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NOT_YET_RECRUITING
NA
60 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-07-06
2025-09-06
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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The intervention group will undergo thumb manipulation performed by a trained physiotherapist twice a week for four weeks. The control group will not receive any intervention during this period. All participants will be evaluated at baseline, at the end of the 4-week intervention, and at follow-up.
Outcome measures will include:
Hand grip strength, measured using a hand dynamometer, Pinch strength, assessed with a pinch meter on the thumb, index, and middle fingers, Two-point discrimination, evaluated on the thumbs using a discriminator tool, Hand function, assessed using the Duruöz Hand Index. This study will aim to determine whether a short-term thumb manipulation protocol can lead to measurable improvements in sensory and motor functions of the hand in a healthy population. The findings may provide a basis for future research involving clinical populations with hand dysfunction.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Chiropractic Manipulation Group (CMG)
Participants in this group will receive chiropractic manipulation specifically applied to the thumb. The intervention will be administered twice a week for 4 weeks by a trained physiotherapist experienced in manual therapy techniques. Each session will involve standardized manipulation techniques aimed at improving thumb mobility, hand grip strength, sensory function, and overall hand function. No additional interventions or therapies will be provided during the study period.
Thumb Manipulation
This intervention consists of chiropractic manipulation techniques applied specifically to the thumb joint. The manipulation will be performed by a trained physiotherapist twice weekly for 4 weeks. The procedure aims to improve thumb joint mobility, hand grip strength, sensory function, and overall hand function. Each session includes standardized manual therapy maneuvers targeting the thumb's range of motion and soft tissue mobility without the use of any devices or medications. The intervention differs from other manual therapies by focusing solely on the thumb region.
Control Group (CG)
Participants in the control group will not receive any intervention or treatment during the 4-week study period. They will continue their usual daily activities without any specific therapy applied. Outcome measurements will be conducted at the same time points as the intervention group to allow for comparison.
No interventions assigned to this group
Interventions
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Thumb Manipulation
This intervention consists of chiropractic manipulation techniques applied specifically to the thumb joint. The manipulation will be performed by a trained physiotherapist twice weekly for 4 weeks. The procedure aims to improve thumb joint mobility, hand grip strength, sensory function, and overall hand function. Each session includes standardized manual therapy maneuvers targeting the thumb's range of motion and soft tissue mobility without the use of any devices or medications. The intervention differs from other manual therapies by focusing solely on the thumb region.
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Willing to participate in the study
* Have signed the informed consent form
* Able to use verbal and written communication skills
Exclusion Criteria
* Having a history of congenital or acquired orthopedic or neurological conditions affecting the upper extremity
* Having a history of rheumatological diseases
* Having a history of trauma or surgery affecting the upper extremity
18 Years
50 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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SEFA HAKTAN HATIK
OTHER
Responsible Party
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SEFA HAKTAN HATIK
Asst. Professor
Principal Investigators
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SEFA H HATIK
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Sinop University
Locations
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Sinop University
Sinop, , Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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Other Identifiers
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CMT0010
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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