Physiotherapy vs Telerehabilitation After Volar Plating of Distal Radius Fracture (NCT06365710) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Physiotherapy vs Telerehabilitation After Volar Plating of Distal Radius Fracture
Finland84 participantsStarted 2022-11-24
Plain-language summary
Trial purpose is to research the outcome comparing traditional physiotherapy vs telerehabilitation after volar plating of distal radius fracture.
Patients with distal radius fracture that meet the operative criteria set by the Finnish Current Care guidelines are randomized (1:1 computer generated sequence with random block size) to two parallel groups and will undergo operative treatment and traditional physiotherapy vs telerehabilitation.
Baseline data is collected preoperatively and patients are followed at 1, 3 and 12 months after enrollment. The primary end-point is 3 months and the primary outcome is the Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE).
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Distal radius fracture, which applies the surgical requirements
* age between 18 to 65 years
* Non concomitant injuries including ligament injuries and distal ulna fractures, however ulnar styloid avulsion is accepted
* No significant comorbidities
* No previous problems with the examined hand
* Ability to understand Finnish fluently
Exclusion Criteria:
* High energy or multiple injuries
* Open fractures
* Injury of both upper extremities
* Other operative injury on the same side
* Rheumatoid arthritis of other inflammatory joint disease
* Heavy smoker (over 20 cigarettes per day)
* Disease of medication slowing ossification
* Alcohol or drug abuse
* Psychiatric disorder with poor treatment balance
* Neurological disorder which affects the function of the injured extremity
* Fixation material other than a volar locking plate
* Fracture fixation is not stable enough to start rehabilitation after 14 days
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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.