Effectiveness of Occupation-Based Exercise Program in Zone 2 Flexor Tendon Injuries (NCT07046416) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effectiveness of Occupation-Based Exercise Program in Zone 2 Flexor Tendon Injuries
Turkey (Türkiye)65 participantsStarted 2025-07
Plain-language summary
Aim of the study is to evaluate the effects of a 4-week occupation-based exercise program given in addition to the conventional rehabilitation program on hand functions, range of motion, grip strength, pain and kinesiophobia in the post-operative rehabilitation of patients aged 18-65 years with zone 2 flexor tendon repair.
Expected results: To prove the effectiveness of occupation-based exercises in order to reduce the failure rates seen in the rehabilitation of zone 2 flexor tendon injuries, to increase patient compliance and motivation during the rehabilitation process, to improve functional outcomes by ensuring its inclusion in conventional treatment and to increase patient satisfaction.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Between the ages of 18-65
* Flexor zone 2 injury
* At least 1 flexor digitorum superfisialis or flexor digitorum profundus tendon repair
* No visual and hearing impairment
* Have the cognitive function to coordinate and carry out simple commands
Exclusion Criteria:
* Concomitant flexor pollicis longus tendon injury
* Concomitant extensor tendon injury
* Accompanying fracture
* Associated median/ulnar/radial nerve injury
* Less than 50% partial flexor tendon injury
* Cognitive impairment resulting in an inability to understand and carry out simple commands
* Not being able to comply with the rehabilitation protocol to be applied after surgery
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
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Disabilities of The Arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire (DASH)
Timeframe: Participants will be evaluated at 6th, 10th and 16th weeks postoperative.