Occupational therapy services for adults with hand injuries

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study explores the effectiveness of occupational therapy-led hand therapy services for adults presenting acutely with hand conditions in emergency settings. It involves an analytical approach across four sites in Ireland, comparing outcomes between those receiving occupational therapy and those receiving standard care. Participants will be assessed at initial contact, eight weeks, and six months to evaluate improvements in function and satisfaction. The goal is to inform future service development for hand injury management.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults aged 18 years of age and older
* Adults presenting with an injury and/ or condition of their hand and/or forearm inhibiting function inclusive of: fractures (proximal, middle, and distal phalanx); tendon and soft tissue injury (PIPJ volar plate, central slip +/- lateral band, mallet injury, trigger finger, flexor injury, extensor injury, thumb tendon and ligament injury); digital nerve injury; or carpal tunnel injury.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients under 18 years of age
* Patients presenting with complex medical issues in conjunction with a hand injury who may require an alternative pathway, for example, transfer to a different hospital, requiring prioritisation of another medical emergency
* Other exclusions at the discretion of the service depending on team capacity and expertise

Where it's running

• Beaumont Hospital
  Dublin, Ireland Recruiting
• Ennis General Hospital - ULHG
  Limerick, Ireland Recruiting
• Nenagh General Hospital ULHG
  Tipperary, Ireland Recruiting
• Tallaght University Hospital
  Dublin, Ireland Not yet recruiting
• Galway University Hospital
  Galway, Ireland Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Damien Ryan — University of Limerick
• Study coordinator: Margo Sheerin
• Email: margo.sheerin@hse.ie
• Phone: 086 6011586

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.