Supervised vs. Home-Based vs. No Therapy for Uncomplicated Distal Radius Fracture in Younger Adults

Launched by AL HAYAH UNIVERSITY IN CAIRO · Mar 31, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at the best ways to help younger adults recover from a specific type of wrist fracture called a distal radius fracture. The study will compare three different approaches for rehabilitation after the fracture has been treated with a cast. The first group will attend physical therapy sessions while also doing exercises at home. The second group will follow a detailed exercise program at home with weekly phone check-ins. The last group will receive minimal guidance through an educational brochure. Researchers will track how well participants recover using a specific wrist evaluation tool at 6 weeks and 6 months after treatment.

To be eligible for this trial, participants should be between 18 and 50 years old and have a stable distal radius fracture that can be treated without surgery. They should not have other serious health issues or complications related to the fracture. If you join the study, you can expect to follow one of the three rehabilitation plans and will be asked to complete assessments to measure your recovery. This study aims to find out which method is the most effective for recovery, helping future patients with similar injuries.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adults aged 18-50 years. Diagnosed with an extra-articular, stable distal radius fracture treated nonoperatively with a short-arm cast for approximately 4-6 weeks.
• • The fracture is uncomplicated (no significant soft-tissue injury, no evidence of CRPS, and no other major complications).
• • Willing to provide written informed consent and comply with follow-up assessments.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Intra-articular or unstable fracture patterns. Surgical intervention planned or performed for the distal radius fracture. Presence of significant comorbidities (e.g., chronic inflammatory arthritis or severe neurological impairment affecting the injured limb).
• • Fracture complications such as CRPS or major soft-tissue injury. Inability to comply with study procedures or follow-up assessments. Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals.