Ultrasonographic Analysis of Post-Traumatic Shoulder Lesions After Hand Trauma
Launched by ANKARA TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL · Feb 16, 2025
Trial Information
Current as of October 22, 2025
Enrolling by invitation
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ClinConnect Summary
This study looks at whether people who come in for hand injury rehab also have problems in the shoulder. It’s an observational, case-control study that will compare two groups: those with shoulder symptoms and normal shoulders after hand injury. Around 60 adults (ages 18–65) who are seeking hand rehab at Ankara Training and Research Hospital in Turkey will be invited to participate. The aim is to use ultrasound to check the shoulder and see if shoulder issues are common alongside hand injuries, which could affect how rehabilitation is planned.
If you participate and are eligible, you’ll have a joint assessment of your hand and shoulder. A diagnostic ultrasound of the shoulder will be done if shoulder symptoms or exam findings are present. Researchers will track outcomes over up to about 12 weeks, including: pain levels (0–10 scale), how much you can move your hand and shoulder, grip strength, and a 13-question Shoulder Pain and Disability Index. Exclusions include people under 18 or over 65, those with certain medical conditions like diabetes or rheumatic disease, a history of shoulder problems before the hand injury, or other upper-extremity injuries. This study is not a drug or device trial, and results are intended to help determine whether shoulder care should be part of hand injury rehabilitation.
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Having a history of hand injury and applying for hand rehabilitation after surgical and conservative treatment.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Being under 18 and over 65 years of age
- • Patients with systemic diseases (Diabetes mellitus, Peripheral vascular diseases)
- • Any rheumatic disease involving the hand and upper extremity
- • History of neuropathy involving the hand and upper extremity
- • Those with any shoulder problems prior to the hand injury
- • Those with an open wound on the hand
- • Those who cannot cooperate
- • Other upper extremity traumatic injuries occurring during the hand injury
About Ankara Training And Research Hospital
Ankara Training and Research Hospital is a leading medical institution dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical trials. As a prominent sponsor of clinical studies, the hospital is committed to enhancing patient outcomes by exploring new therapies and medical interventions across a variety of disciplines. With state-of-the-art facilities and a multidisciplinary team of experienced professionals, Ankara Training and Research Hospital prioritizes patient safety and ethical standards while contributing to the global body of medical knowledge. Their collaborative approach fosters partnerships with academic institutions and industry stakeholders, ensuring rigorous research methodologies and the effective translation of findings into clinical practice.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Ankara, Altindag, Turkey
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported