Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation for Hand Tendon Injuries
Investigation of Effectiveness of Modified Duran Protocol Via Telerehabilitation After Zone 2 Flexor Tendon Injury Repair of the Hand
This study is testing if online rehabilitation can help adults with hand tendon injuries recover as well as in-person therapy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 42 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istanbul University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT06356766 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of telerehabilitation using the Modified Duran Protocol for patients with Zone 2 flexor tendon injuries of the hand. It aims to compare outcomes between a telerehabilitation group and a face-to-face rehabilitation group. The study will recruit 42 adults aged 18-55 who have undergone tendon repair within 72 hours of injury. Participants will be monitored for their rehabilitation progress and outcomes over a period from April to October 2024.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-55 with isolated Zone 2 flexor tendon injuries who can commit to regular rehabilitation sessions.
Not a fit: Patients with complex injuries, such as concomitant fractures or significant skin loss, will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a more accessible rehabilitation option for patients with hand tendon injuries, improving recovery outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: While telerehabilitation is a growing field, this specific application for Zone 2 flexor tendon injuries is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals with isolated Zone 2 flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) and flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) injuries, * Repair performed within the first 72 hours post-injury, * Individuals aged between 18 and 55 years, * Patients willing to participate in the study, * Ability to attend sessions regularly. Exclusion Criteria: * Fingers with concomitant fractures, digital nerve injuries, vascular injuries, or significant skin loss accompanying flexor tendon injuries, * Bilateral flexor tendon injuries, * Patients with replantation or revascularization, * Flexor Pollicis Longus tendon injuries of the thumb due to differences in protocols applied and measurement of final outcomes, * Patients unable to understand and perform postoperative exercises
Where this trial is running
Istanbul
- Istanbul Faculty of Medicine — Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sema Güven
- Email: fzt.semaguven@gmail.com
- Phone: +905077531403
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.