Impact of Early ADL Participation on Outcomes Post DRF

Recruiting now · Phase 1

Conditions studied: Distal Radius Fracture

In brief

This study is a randomized controlled trial (RCT). This RCT which will study the effect of performing daily activities early after a distal radius fracture being treated conservatively in a cast. This study will have two groups. The experimental group will watch a video and be given a handout on how to perform daily activities with the hand of the injured wrist while in a cast and cast care. The control group will watch a video on cast care and be given a handout on cast care. Outcome measures will be taken at initial evaluation between 0-3 weeks, at 6 weeks, at 9 weeks, and at 3 months. Outcome measures will include the Michigan Wrist Evaluation, Visual Analog Pain Scale, Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia-11 Scale, finger mobility testing, grip and pinch strength, and the 9 hole peg test to test fine motor coordination. Outcome measure scores will be compared between groups using a t-test statistical test. Outcome measure scores will also be tested within groups using a paired t-test.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05650996

Run by

George Washington University

People needed

64

Starts

2023-04-18

Expected to finish

2026-09-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-02-12

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• English Speaking
• DRFs treated with a cast
• Individuals over the age of 18
• Less than 3 weeks from DRF

You may not qualify if…

• Individuals with pre-existing neurological conditions affecting the upper limb
• Individuals with cognitive deficits that would limit the ability to correctly report information on outcome measures
• Individuals with psychological deficits which would limit the ability to correctly report information on outcome measures
• Individuals with multiple injuries to the affected upper limb
• Individuals with multiple injuries to both upper limbs
• Individuals requiring surgery to fixate the distal radius fracture
• Prior distal radius fracture involving the same wrist
• Individuals receiving hand therapy for another injury at enrollment into study

Where it is running

• Medical Facilities Associates — Washington, Virginia, United States (enrolling)

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