Using mobile games to help thumb rehabilitation
The Impact of Using Mobile Games on Rehabilitation Outcomes in Thumb Rehabilitation
This study tests whether playing mobile games can help people with thumb injuries stick to their rehab exercises and improve their recovery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 38 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Kirşehi̇r) |
| Trial ID | NCT06731972 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-65 who have experienced pain and functional impairment in their thumb due to various injuries.
Not a fit: Patients who are illiterate, lack a smartphone, or have chronic diseases affecting the affected limb may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly enhance recovery outcomes for patients with thumb injuries.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of mobile applications in rehabilitation is gaining traction, this specific approach focusing on thumb rehabilitation through games is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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 this trial is running
Kirşehi̇r
- Kırşehir Ahi Evran University — Kirşehi̇r, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Seher Karaçam, MSc
- Email: seher.dursun@ahievran.edu.tr
- Phone: 05392031872
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.