Ultrasound check for shoulder injuries after a hand injury
Detection of Simultaneous Presence of Shoulder Lesions in Patients With Hand Injuries by Diagnostic Ultrasonography
This project will use shoulder ultrasound to see if people treated for hand injuries also have shoulder problems that might affect recovery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ankara Training and Research Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara, Altindag) |
| Trial ID | NCT06838247 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is an observational imaging project that uses shoulder ultrasonography in patients who present for hand rehabilitation after surgical or conservative treatment for hand injuries. Participants will undergo shoulder ultrasound to detect rotator cuff or other shoulder lesions that may have occurred alongside the hand injury. The study excludes people under 18 or over 65, those with systemic or rheumatic diseases, prior shoulder problems, neuropathy, open hand wounds, or other concurrent upper extremity trauma. Findings aim to inform whether shoulder evaluation and targeted shoulder exercises should be added to routine hand rehabilitation protocols.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults aged 18–65 who have a recent history of hand injury and are presenting for hand rehabilitation after surgery or conservative treatment, without prior shoulder disease or systemic conditions, are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People younger than 18 or older than 65, those with systemic illnesses, rheumatic disease, prior shoulder problems, neuropathy, open hand wounds, or additional upper-extremity trauma are unlikely to benefit from participation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this could identify overlooked shoulder problems and lead to more complete rehabilitation plans that help patients recover function faster.
How similar studies have performed: Previous clinical reports and observational work have suggested links between hand dysfunction and rotator cuff weakness, and some series report concurrent upper-extremity problems in roughly 40% of cases, but focused ultrasound screening of the shoulder after hand trauma has been relatively limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Having a history of hand injury and applying for hand rehabilitation after surgical and conservative treatment. Exclusion Criteria: * Being under 18 and over 65 years of age * Patients with systemic diseases (Diabetes mellitus, Peripheral vascular diseases) * Any rheumatic disease involving the hand and upper extremity * History of neuropathy involving the hand and upper extremity * Those with any shoulder problems prior to the hand injury * Those with an open wound on the hand * Those who cannot cooperate * Other upper extremity traumatic injuries occurring during the hand injury
Where this trial is running
Ankara, Altindag
- Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Training and Research Hospital — Ankara, Altindag, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Nadide Koca, M.D.
- Email: nadide.koca@gmail.com
- Phone: +905376843434
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.