Is Sensorimotor Training Effective Following a Distal Radius Fracture?

Launched by HAND SURGERY ASSOCIATES LLC · Mar 6, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying whether adding sensorimotor training—activities that help improve coordination and movement—can help people recover better after surgery for a wrist fracture. Specifically, they are looking at patients who have had a distal radius fracture and received a specific type of surgery called volar plate fixation. The trial will compare two groups: one group will receive regular hand therapy, while the other group will receive both regular therapy and sensorimotor activities. Researchers will measure things like how well the wrist moves, how much pain participants feel, and how well they can use their hands at 3 and 6 weeks after starting therapy.

To join the study, participants need to be at least 18 years old, speak English, and be able to attend therapy sessions at least once a week. However, those who have had previous surgery on the same wrist, have cognitive issues, or have not had surgery for their fracture will not be eligible. This study is currently recruiting participants, and it aims to help improve recovery for people with wrist fractures by testing a new approach to therapy.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Distal radius fracture with volar plate fixation
• • Understand English
• • 18 years or older
• • Available to attend skilled occupational therapy visits a minimum of 1x per week.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Prior surgery to the involved wrist/hand
• • Cognitive impairment
• • Distal radius fracture managed by casting or by another means of fixation