Using mobile games to help thumb rehabilitation

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 investigates how mobile application games can improve rehabilitation outcomes for patients with thumb injuries. It focuses on enhancing patient adherence to home exercises, which are crucial for restoring thumb function. By integrating technology into rehabilitation, the study aims to provide a more engaging and effective approach to recovery. Participants will engage in specific exercises through mobile games designed to target thumb functionality.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients aged 18-65
* With sufficient communication skills
* Experiencing pain and functional impairment in the thumb (e.g., thumb fractures, tendon injuries, nerve injuries, osteoarthritis, trigger thumb, carpal tunnel syndrome, ligament injuries, soft tissue damage, etc.),
* who are willing to volunteer.

Exclusion Criteria:

\- Illiteracy, lack of a smartphone, or the presence of neurological, orthopedic, or rheumatological chronic diseases in the affected limb.

Where it's running

• Kırşehir Ahi Evran University
  Kirşehi̇r, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Seher Karaçam, MSc
• Email: seher.dursun@ahievran.edu.tr
• Phone: 05392031872

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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.