Perceived Ability and Hand Function (NCT07388303) | Clinical Trial Compass
RecruitingNot Applicable
Perceived Ability and Hand Function
Turkey (Türkiye)34 participantsStarted 2025-01-06
Plain-language summary
Patient-reported outcome measures, which are subjective by nature, need to be correlated with clinician-administered professional measurements as a further step toward expanding their clinical utility. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between perceived manual dexterity and functional measurements in patients with hand-forearm injuries.
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:
* Having sustained a hand and/or forearm injury and/or having undergone surgery related to this injury.
* Being voluntary to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with concomitant central nervous system involvement.
* Patients with a history of previous injury to the same extremity.
* Patients with rheumatological disorders.
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
1
The Modified Hand Injury Severity Score
Timeframe: At baseline
2
Manual Ability Measure-36
Timeframe: At the 6th and 12th weeks following injury or surgery
3
The Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test
Timeframe: At the 6th and 12th weeks following injury or surgery
4
The Nine-Hole Peg Test
Timeframe: At the 6th and 12th weeks following injury or surgery
5
Gross and fine grip strength
Timeframe: At the 6th and 12th weeks following injury or surgery