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Early ADL Participation for Wrist Fracture Recovery

Phase 1
Recruiting
Research Sponsored by George Washington University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 3 months
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will study the effect of early activity on wrist fracture recovery. 2 groups watch videos & get handouts to compare outcomes.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for English-speaking adults over 18 who have a distal radius fracture (DRF) treated with a cast and are less than 3 weeks from injury. It excludes those with neurological, cognitive, or psychological issues affecting the upper limb, multiple injuries to one or both upper limbs, prior DRFs on the same wrist, surgery for DRF fixation, or ongoing hand therapy for another injury.
What is being tested?
The study compares two groups: one receives instructions on daily activities and cast care after a DRF via video and handout; the other only gets cast care information. Outcomes like wrist function, pain level, fear of movement, finger mobility, grip strength and fine motor skills will be measured at various intervals up to 3 months using specific tests.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves educational materials rather than medication or invasive procedures, side effects are not typical. However participants may experience discomfort while performing activities with their injured wrist during recovery.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~3 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 3 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
9 hole peg test
Grip and Pinch Strength
Michigan Hand Questionnaire
+3 more

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: ADL video/Cast CareExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
ADL/cast care instructional video ADL/cast care handout
Group II: Cast Care VideoActive Control1 Intervention
Cast care instructional video Cast care handout

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Logistics

Participation is compensated

You will be compensated for participating in this trial.

Who is running the clinical trial?

George Washington UniversityLead Sponsor
255 Previous Clinical Trials
466,576 Total Patients Enrolled
American Hand Therapy FoundationUNKNOWN
1 Previous Clinical Trials
15 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

ADL/Cast Care instruction Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05650996 — Phase 1
Distal Radius Fracture Research Study Groups: ADL video/Cast Care, Cast Care Video
Distal Radius Fracture Clinical Trial 2023: ADL/Cast Care instruction Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05650996 — Phase 1
ADL/Cast Care instruction 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05650996 — Phase 1
~24 spots leftby Jan 2026