Comparing physiotherapy and telerehabilitation after wrist surgery
A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Traditional Physiotherapy vs Telerehabilitation After Volar Plating of Distal Radius Fracture: a Study Protocol
This study is testing whether traditional physiotherapy or telerehabilitation helps people recover better after wrist surgery for broken bones.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 84 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Töölö Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Helsinki, Uusimaa) |
| Trial ID | NCT06365710 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This trial investigates the outcomes of traditional physiotherapy versus telerehabilitation for patients who have undergone volar plating for distal radius fractures. Participants aged 18 to 65 with eligible fractures are randomly assigned to one of the two treatment groups. Baseline data is collected before surgery, and follow-up assessments are conducted at 1, 3, and 12 months post-enrollment, focusing on the Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) as the primary outcome measure. The study aims to determine which rehabilitation method yields better recovery results.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 65 with a distal radius fracture meeting specific surgical criteria.
Not a fit: Patients with high-energy injuries, open fractures, or significant comorbidities may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into more effective rehabilitation methods for wrist fracture recovery.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results in telerehabilitation for various conditions, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Distal radius fracture, which applies the surgical requirements * age between 18 to 65 years * Non concomitant injuries including ligament injuries and distal ulna fractures, however ulnar styloid avulsion is accepted * No significant comorbidities * No previous problems with the examined hand * Ability to understand Finnish fluently Exclusion Criteria: * High energy or multiple injuries * Open fractures * Injury of both upper extremities * Other operative injury on the same side * Rheumatoid arthritis of other inflammatory joint disease * Heavy smoker (over 20 cigarettes per day) * Disease of medication slowing ossification * Alcohol or drug abuse * Psychiatric disorder with poor treatment balance * Neurological disorder which affects the function of the injured extremity * Fixation material other than a volar locking plate * Fracture fixation is not stable enough to start rehabilitation after 14 days
Where this trial is running
Helsinki, Uusimaa
- Division of Musculosceletal and Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery Unit, Helsinki University Hospital — Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Samuli Aspinen, M.D.,Ph.D.
- Email: samuli.aspinen@hus.fi
- Phone: +358406360546
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.