Controlled Active Motion vs Early Passive Mobilization for Flexor Tendons Repair

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF HAIL · May 14, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at two different ways to help people recover after surgery to repair a flexor tendon in their finger. The two methods being tested are called Early Passive Mobilization (EPM), where the finger is gently moved without using its own strength, and Controlled Active Motion (CAM), where the patient actively moves their finger in a controlled way. The goal of the study is to see which approach helps people heal better and regain movement in their fingers after surgery.

To take part in this trial, you need to be between 25 and 50 years old and have recently had surgery to repair a tendon in one of your fingers, specifically the flexor tendons that help you bend your fingers. Unfortunately, if you have certain health issues that affect your hand joints, or if your injury is more complicated, you won't be able to join. If you participate, you can expect to follow a specific rehabilitation program and receive regular check-ups to monitor your recovery. This study is currently looking for participants, so if you or someone you know is eligible, this could be a good opportunity to help improve recovery methods for tendon injuries.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • males or females
• • between 25-50 years
• • Post-surgical repair of the flexor digitorum profundus (FDP) and superficialis (FDS) tendons of a single-digit
• • the case should be recent (2-3 days post-surgical)
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • age below 25 or above 50
• • a systemic disease affecting hand joints such as rheumatic arthritis
• • thumb flexor tendon repair will be excluded
• • chronic cases
• • concurrent injuries such as phalangeal fractures, joint injuries, or significant skin loss