Digital Aftercare for Wrist and Clavicle Fractures

Launched by LUZERNER KANTONSSPITAL · Jun 27, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new way to care for adults after surgery for certain broken bones in the wrist or collarbone. Instead of the usual in-person check-ups, this study will compare traditional follow-up visits with a digital aftercare program that patients can access through a smartphone app. The main goal is to see how well patients recover function in their wrist or shoulder three months after surgery. The study will also look at other important factors like how well the joint moves, how satisfied patients are with their care, their overall quality of life, any complications, healthcare costs, and time off work. For those using the app, researchers will check how easy it is to use and whether patients stick with the program.

Adults between 18 and 65 years old who have had surgery for a straightforward wrist or collarbone fracture may be eligible, as long as they can use a smartphone and understand German to complete questionnaires. People with more complex injuries, those who cannot use a smartphone, or who have certain health or language challenges won’t be able to join. Participants can expect to be followed for at least three months after their surgery, either through regular doctor visits or by using the digital program, to help track their recovery and share their experiences. This study hopes to find out if digital aftercare can be just as effective and convenient as traditional care, potentially making recovery easier and more accessible for patients.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age between 18 and 65 years
• • Surgically treated, uncomplicated distal radius or clavicle fracture
• • Use of a smartphone (iOS or Android)
• • Ability to understand German and complete study-related questionnaires
• • Provided written informed consent
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Polytrauma or additional injuries to the same upper extremity
• • No access to or inability to use a smartphone
• • Cognitive, psychiatric, or language barriers impairing participation
• • Pregnancy
• • Inability or unwillingness to comply with the study protocol