Evaluation of Limb Function and Perception in Rehabilitation After Traumatic Wrist Fracture Surgery (NCT06866340) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluation of Limb Function and Perception in Rehabilitation After Traumatic Wrist Fracture Surgery
Italy100 participantsStarted 2025-05-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this observational study is to assess the functional and perceptual alterations of the affected limb during rehabilitation in adult orthopedic patients who underwent surgical treatment for distal radius fractures. The main questions it aims to answer are:
What is the correlation between functional and perceptual alterations of the affected limb at the beginning and end of rehabilitation? How do these alterations influence rehabilitation duration and effectiveness?
Participants will:
Complete the patient questionnaires ((QuickDASH and ALPQ). Undergo handgrip strength tests and digital dynamometer tests to assess forearm muscle strength.
Have their range of motion evaluated by a physiotherapist during outpatient visits.
No additional diagnostic or instrumental examinations are required beyond routine clinical practice. The study will recruit 100 adult patients, last 24 months, and provide insights into the role of body perception in rehabilitation after wrist fractures.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults (≥18 years old)
* Patients who have undergone surgical treatment with a volar approach for a traumatic distal radius fracture at IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi - Sant'Ambrogio.
* Willingness and ability to provide written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pre-existing neurological, psychiatric, or cognitive disorders that could affect motor function or body perception.
* Previous fractures of the same limb.
* Pregnancy or breastfeeding (self-reported).
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.
What they're measuring
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Correlation between functional and perceptual alterations at the beginning and end of rehabilitation
Timeframe: Measured at T1 (start of rehabilitation) and T2 (end of rehabilitation, 4-10 weeks later)