Impact of Early ADL Participation on Outcomes Post DRF

Launched by GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY · Dec 6, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how early participation in daily activities can affect recovery after a distal radius fracture, which is a common wrist injury. Participants will be divided into two groups: one group will receive instructions on how to safely perform daily activities while their wrist is in a cast, along with tips for caring for their cast. The other group will only receive information on how to care for their cast. Researchers will measure various aspects of recovery, such as pain levels, wrist movement, and hand strength, at different times over a three-month period.

To be eligible for this study, participants need to be at least 18 years old, speak English, and have a recent distal radius fracture treated with a cast (within the last three weeks). People with certain conditions, such as neurological issues or multiple injuries, will not be included in the study. If you decide to participate, you can expect to watch educational videos, receive helpful materials, and take part in assessments to track your recovery progress. This study aims to find out if engaging in daily activities early on can lead to better outcomes for patients with wrist fractures.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • English Speaking
• • DRFs treated with a cast
• • Individuals over the age of 18
• • Less than 3 weeks from DRF
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Individuals with pre-existing neurological conditions affecting the upper limb
• • Individuals with cognitive deficits that would limit the ability to correctly report information on outcome measures
• • Individuals with psychological deficits which would limit the ability to correctly report information on outcome measures
• • Individuals with multiple injuries to the affected upper limb
• • Individuals with multiple injuries to both upper limbs
• • Individuals requiring surgery to fixate the distal radius fracture
• • Prior distal radius fracture involving the same wrist
• • Individuals receiving hand therapy for another injury at enrollment into study