Evaluating the Michigan Hand Questionnaire for patients with tendon injuries
Psychometric Measurement Properties of the German Version of the Michigan Hand Questionnaire in Patients After Flexor Tendon Repair
This study is testing a German questionnaire to see if it accurately measures hand function and quality of life for patients recovering from flexor tendon injuries.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Berne) |
| Trial ID | NCT05093946 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the psychometric properties of the German version of the Michigan Hand Questionnaire specifically for patients who have experienced flexor tendon injuries. It aims to assess the reliability, validity, and interpretability of the questionnaire in this patient population. By analyzing these properties, the study seeks to ensure that the questionnaire accurately reflects the patients' hand function and quality of life post-injury. The research is observational and focuses on patients treated at the Inselspital Bern.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older who have sustained primary flexor tendon injuries in their fingers or thumb and are fluent in German.
Not a fit: Patients under 18 years old, those with psychological disorders, or those who have undergone replantation or fracture of the injured finger will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a validated tool for assessing hand function in patients recovering from flexor tendon injuries.
How similar studies have performed: While this study focuses on the psychometric evaluation of a specific questionnaire, similar studies have successfully validated assessment tools in other patient populations.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Informed consent as documented by signature * ≥ 18 years old * Understanding of the German language (written and oral) * Single and multiple finger injuries * Primary flexor tendon injuries in Zone I-V for the fingers and/ or thumb * Treated by the hand surgery department at the Inselspital Bern * Treated with at least a 4-strand core suture Exclusion Criteria: * \< 18 years old * Inability to follow the procedures of the study, e.g. due to language problems, diagnosed psychological disorders or dementia of the patients * Replantation of the injured finger * Fracture of the injured finger * Primary tendon reconstructions
Where this trial is running
Berne
- Inselspital, Bern University Hospital — Berne, Switzerland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Bernadette Tobler, Dr. phil. — Inselspital, Bern University Hospital
- Study coordinator: Tamara Hauri
- Email: tamara.hauri@extern.insel.ch
- Phone: 00413116328319
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.