Comparing sensorimotor training with standard therapy after wrist fractures
Sensorimotor Training and Hand Therapy Versus Traditional Hand Therapy Alone Following a Distal Radius Fracture With Volar Plate Fixation: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is testing if adding sensorimotor activities to regular therapy helps people recover better from wrist fractures.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hand Surgery Associates LLC Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Olyphant, Pennsylvania) |
| Trial ID | NCT06299228 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of adding sensorimotor activities to standard occupational therapy for patients recovering from distal radius fractures treated with volar plate fixation. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a control group receiving routine therapy or an experimental group receiving routine therapy plus sensorimotor activities. Outcomes will be measured at 3 and 6 weeks post-treatment initiation, focusing on joint position sense, function, pain levels, and range of motion. The study aims to determine if the additional sensorimotor training leads to better recovery outcomes.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who have sustained a distal radius fracture treated with volar plate fixation.
Not a fit: Patients with prior wrist surgeries, cognitive impairments, or fractures managed by casting will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance recovery and functional outcomes for patients with wrist fractures.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific combination of sensorimotor training and standard therapy is novel, similar studies have shown positive outcomes with sensorimotor interventions in rehabilitation.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Distal radius fracture with volar plate fixation * Understand English * 18 years or older * Available to attend skilled occupational therapy visits a minimum of 1x per week. Exclusion Criteria: * Prior surgery to the involved wrist/hand * Cognitive impairment * Distal radius fracture managed by casting or by another means of fixation
Where this trial is running
Olyphant, Pennsylvania
- Hand Surgery Associates — Olyphant, Pennsylvania, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Nancy Naughton, OTD
- Email: nancynaughton10@gmail.com
- Phone: 5707808681
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.