Effects of Different Wrist Positions in Dorsal Blocking Orthoses After Flexor Tendon Repair (NCT07489235) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Different Wrist Positions in Dorsal Blocking Orthoses After Flexor Tendon Repair
64 participantsStarted 2026-04-20
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled study aims to compare the effects of three different wrist positions (30° extension, neutral, and 30° flexion) used in dorsal blocking orthoses during early active mobilization after zone I-II flexor tendon repair. A total of 54 patients will be randomly assigned into three groups. All participants will receive the same rehabilitation protocol. Clinical and functional outcomes including total active motion, pain, complications, functional status, and orthosis satisfaction will be evaluated at 6, 8, and 12 weeks by a blinded assessor.
Who can participate
Age range
16 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Individuals aged 16 years and older
* Patients who underwent zone I or II flexor tendon repair using at least a four--strand suture technique
* Referral to physiotherapy within the first 10 days after surgery
* Eligibility for a controlled early active mobilization protocol
* Ability to understand and complete Turkish assessment questionnaires
* Adequate cognitive function (Montreal Cognitive Assessment score \>21)
* Voluntary participation with written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Thumb tendon repairs
* Multiple or complex injuries (e.g., concomitant peripheral nerve injury, fractures requiring immobilization, joint dislocation, extensor tendon injury)
* Active infection
* Severe edema preventing orthosis use
* Dermatological conditions or allergies preventing orthosis application
* Systemic diseases that may affect rehabilitation (e.g., diabetes mellitus, -peripheral neuropathy, stroke, advanced rheumatoid arthritis)
* Pre-existing wrist pain or deformity prior to injury
* Inability to attend follow-up assessments
* Non-compliance with the home exercise program
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.