Paper- vs Digital Application-based Exercises to Support Rehabilitation After Osteosynthesis of D… (NCT06005857) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Paper- vs Digital Application-based Exercises to Support Rehabilitation After Osteosynthesis of Distal Radius Fracture
Switzerland40 participantsStarted 2024-01-23
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the difference between the use of paper- versus application-based (smartphone application) exercises in the rehabilitation of intra-articular fractures of the distal radius at the Cantonal Hospital of Fribourg, Switzerland.
The operation itself will proceed as usual. However, the rehabilitation will be aided by exercises based either on a paper support or on a digital application (smartphone application), in addition to follow-up by a hand therapist.
The aim is to determine which support provides the best improvement in wrist mobility and function, and to speed up the return to work.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Complete intra-articular DRF (classification AO 23 C1, C2 or C3)
* Simple palmar operative approach
* Simple palmar plate fixation
* Age 18-65 years
* Worker
* Own either a smartphone or other wireless device
* Consent form signed
* French or German speaker
Exclusion Criteria:
* Extra-articular or partial-articular DRF
* Double/triple operative approaches needed
* Bilateral procedure
* Fracture aged than more of 2 weeks
* Patient refusal/no informed consent
* Inability to give informed consent
* Previous wrist injury or surgery
* Rheumatoid polyarthritis
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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
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Range of motion in flexion-extension
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 3 months