Study Comparing Cyriax Mobilization and Muscle Energy Techniques for Improving Arm Function in People Recovering From Surgery for Distal Radius (Wrist) Fractures

NCT ID: NCT07081113

Last Updated: 2025-07-23

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 72 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2025-07-31
• Study Completion Date: 2025-11-15

Brief Summary

This study aims to compare the effects of Cyriax Mobilization and Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) on functional recovery in patients who have undergone surgical fixation of distal radius fractures. A total of 72 participants between 18 and 40 years old will be randomly assigned to two groups. One group will receive Cyriax Mobilization with conventional therapy, while the other will receive METs with conventional therapy. Treatment will last four weeks with three sessions per week. Researchers will measure grip strength, pain levels, range of motion, and functional ability using standard assessment tools. The goal is to determine which therapy is more effective in improving hand and wrist function after surgery.

Conditions

Distal Radius Fracture Fixation; Stiffness of Hand, Not Elsewhere Classified

Study Design

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

Study Groups

Group A - Cyriax Mobilization

Participants in this group will receive Cyriax Mobilization along with conventional physical therapy and radiocarpal mobilization.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Cyriax Mobilization

Intervention Type: OTHER

Deep transverse friction massage applied to the wrist and forearm muscles, 3 sessions/week for 4 weeks, along with TENS and hot packs.

Group B - Muscle Energy Techniques (METs)

Participants in this group will receive Muscle Energy Techniques (reciprocal inhibition method) along with conventional physical therapy and radiocarpal mobilization.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

Muscle Energy Technique (MET)

Intervention Type: OTHER

Isometric contractions performed against therapist resistance to improve range of motion and reduce pain, 3 sessions/week for 4 weeks.

Interventions

Cyriax Mobilization

Deep transverse friction massage applied to the wrist and forearm muscles, 3 sessions/week for 4 weeks, along with TENS and hot packs.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Muscle Energy Technique (MET)

Isometric contractions performed against therapist resistance to improve range of motion and reduce pain, 3 sessions/week for 4 weeks.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Patients aged 18 to 40 years Both male and female participants Patients in the post-operative phase (4-5 weeks after distal radius fracture fixation) Patients with post-operative wrist stiffness and limited range of motion

Exclusion Criteria

Open wounds at the fracture site or other fracture complications History of previous fracture in the same limb Comorbid conditions affecting hand function (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis) Neurological deficits (e.g., wrist drop, carpal tunnel syndrome) Pregnancy

• Minimum Eligible Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 40 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

University of Lahore

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Responsibility Role: SPONSOR

Other Identifiers

Cyrixmob

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id