Status:
COMPLETED
Compression Gloves for Distal Radius Fracture
Lead Sponsor:
Clalit Health Services
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Haifa
Conditions:
Distal Radius Fractures
Fracture of Lower End of Radius
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-85 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Distal Radius Fractures are among the most common orthopedic injuries. Rehabilitation may be characterized by pain, stiffness, swelling, and decreased range of motion (hand and fingers), and grip stre...
Detailed Description
Individuals referred for rehabilitation following DRF will be invited to participate in the study. After obtaining an informed consent individuals will be randomized to receive routine follow up and t...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 4-6 weeks following either surgical or conservative treatment for distal Radius fractures, with or without the involvement of the Ulna.
- Patients who demonstrate at enrolment at least two of the following:
- Pain,
- limited range of motion of the fingers and the wrist,
- limited strength (weakness of the hand/fingers),
- swelling /edema,
- Limited hand functions during performance of Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
Exclusion
- Neuropathy
- Peripheral vascular disease
- End stage renal disease
- Previous impairment of fingers/wrist range of motion.
- Previous Lymphedema of the injured hand
- Receiving any additional treatments which is not included in the routine follow up and treatment (i.e. acupuncture, steroids).
- Pregnancy
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2012
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 31 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
35 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01518179
Start Date
April 1 2012
End Date
December 31 2018
Last Update
January 31 2019
Active Locations (2)
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Clalit Health Services, Haifa and Western Galilee District
Haifa, Israel
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Clalit Health Services
Haifa, Israel