Core stabilization to improve recovery after traumatic hand injuries
Official title: The Effects of Core Stabilization Exercises on Functional and Emotional Status in Traumatic Hand Injuries
Run by Istinye University · NCT07026747 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project will test whether adding supervised or unsupervised core stabilization exercises to standard hand rehabilitation helps men aged 20–50 regain hand function and feel better emotionally after surgical treatment for traumatic hand injuries.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years to 50 Years |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 51 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Istinye University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 11, 2025 |
| Main results expected | October 25, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 26, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | February 11, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07026747 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Male patients aged 20–50 who have undergone appropriate surgical treatment for traumatic hand injuries and have a moderate, severe, or major MHISS score are the target participants.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with chronic illnesses (neurological, rheumatological, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, or cardiovascular diseases), active infection, women, or those outside the 20–50 age range are not eligible and therefore would not receive benefit from this protocol.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Men aged 20–50 who received surgical treatment for traumatic hand injuries and have moderate-to-major scores on the Modified Hand Injury Severity Score (MHISS) will be assigned to one of three groups: standard hand rehabilitation alone, supervised core stabilization plus standard rehabilitation, or unsupervised core stabilization plus standard rehabilitation. Functional and emotional outcomes will be measured during the rehabilitation period to compare recovery across groups. The trial excludes people with chronic neurological, rheumatological, metabolic, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, or active infections. Interventions and follow-up take place at Istinye University Bahcesehir Liv Hospital and include both clinic-based supervised sessions and a home exercise component for the unsupervised arm.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, adding core stabilization could improve hand function, reduce emotional distress, and help patients return to work sooner.
How similar studies have gone: Some rehabilitation research suggests trunk/core stabilization can benefit upper-limb function, but applying core stabilization specifically to postoperative traumatic hand injuries is relatively novel and not yet widely established.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Having been diagnosed with a traumatic hand injury * Having received surgical treatment appropriate to the type of injury * Being a male individual between 20 and 50 years of age * Having a moderate, severe, or major score according to the Modified Hand Injury Severity Score (MHISS) Exclusion Criteria: * Having a chronic illness such as neurological, rheumatological, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, or cardiovascular diseases * Presence of infection
Where it's running
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Istinye University Bahcesehir Liv Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Baran UYANIK, MSc
- Email: ptbaranbayram@gmail.com
- Phone: +90 05335017926
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.