CompletedNot Applicable

Effectiveness of Virtual Reality in Hand Therapy

United States9 participantsStarted 2022-05-16

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if the use of Virtual Reality as an intervention for patients following specific hand injuries will positively affect patients with decreased hand function and reduce pain and improve outcomes. Participants will be recruited from 3 different clinics in central Kentucky.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 99 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Attending hand therapy for rehabilitation of an upper extremity injury with a diagnosis of distal radius fracture, complex regional pain syndrome or tendon ruptures
. Must be in an active exercise phase of rehabilitation

Exclusion criteria

. Not in a phase in their rehabilitation in which they can perform active exercises
. Having arm injury due to a neurological disorder (stroke, Multiple sclerosis, spinal cord injury, other)
. Non-English speaking
. Patient reporting a history of severe claustrophobia or motion sickness

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Hand Function Measures - Box and Block Test

Timeframe: 4 minutes

Hand Function Measures - Nine Hole Peg Test

Timeframe: 8 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05188040

SponsorTimothy Uhl

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-07-19

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