Effects of Early Sleep After Action Observation and Motor Imagery After Metacarpal Fracture Surgery

Launched by ISTITUTO CLINICO HUMANITAS · Mar 5, 2024

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This clinical trial is exploring how early sleep after specific training sessions can help improve hand movement and dexterity in patients recovering from hand surgery for certain fractures. The study will involve 51 patients who have had surgery on their right hand for fractures of the metacarpals or first phalanges. Participants will be divided into three groups: one will do action observation and motor imagery training before sleeping, another will do the same training in the morning, and the third group will simply watch nature videos. Researchers will measure how well participants can move their hands and assess their overall quality of life at the start of the study, after the training, and one month later.

To be eligible for this trial, participants must be right-handed adults aged 18 to 40 who have had surgery for specific types of hand fractures. They should not have any additional injuries or complications that could affect their recovery, nor should they have any serious sleep disorders or psychiatric issues. If you or someone you know fits these criteria and is interested, this study could provide valuable insights into enhancing recovery after hand surgery.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Surgical fixation for IV or V MTC or P1 fracture at the level of the right hand
• • Age 18-40 years old
• • Right-hand dominance
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Damage to additional hand structure requiring surgery (e.g. tendons, ligaments and nerves)
• • Occurrence of left upper limb injuries
• • Post-surgical complications (e.g. CPRS)
• • Immobilization \<12 or \>30 days
• • Diagnosis of neurological/musculoskeletal conditions
• • Sports or activities requiring advanced manual skills or sleep deprivation
• • History of psychiatric disorders
• • Sleep disorders (e.g. insomnia, OSAS, REN or Non-REM behavioural disorders)
• • Medication affecting the physiological sleep pattern