Virtual reality rehab with early active mobilization after flexor tendon repair

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 interventional study evaluates a rehabilitation approach that combines active mobilization with an IVR-based program for patients who have undergone flexor tendon repair. Eligible participants are adults aged 18–50 with isolated injuries to the flexor digitorum profundus and/or superficialis tendons treated within 10 days of injury. The intervention compares active mobilization alone versus active mobilization plus IVR-based rehabilitation, with outcomes including finger range of motion, grip and pinch strength, pain, and functional performance. Exclusions include multiple hand injuries, systemic conditions, previous injuries or surgeries to the affected hand, and inability to participate in rehabilitation. The study is led by Cairo University with sites at Sahel Teaching Hospital in Cairo, Egypt.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients undergoing hand flexor tendon repair (within 24 hours up to 10 days) from both sexes.
* Age ranges from 18 to 50 years
* Only patients with isolated injuries to the flexor digitorum profundus and/or superficialis tendons will be selected
* Ability to follow instructions and participate in rehabilitation sessions

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients with associated injuries (fractures, skin loss, crush injury, thumb flexor tendon injuries, nerve injuries and vascular injuries) or systemic conditions (rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes) will be excluded
* Previous trauma or surgery to the affected hand.
* Cognitive impairments interfere with participation .
* Participation in other rehabilitation programs.
* Bilateral hand injuries
* Delayed surgery after injury.

Where it's running

• Sahel Teaching Hospital
  Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt Recruiting
• Sahel Teaching Hospital
  Cairo, Egypt Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Warda Ali
• Email: awarda560@gmail.com
• Phone: 01018045663

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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.