Status:
RECRUITING
Mechanical Modalities vs. Standard Care for Edema and Pain Management After DRF Fixation
Lead Sponsor:
Al Hayah University In Cairo
Conditions:
Distal Radius Fractures
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This single-blinded, randomized controlled trial (RCT) will evaluate the added benefit of mechanical modalities (continuous passive motion (CPM) and intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC)) when inte...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adults aged 18 years or older. Undergoing surgical treatment for distal radius fracture with stable internal fixation.
- Able to initiate formal rehabilitation approximately 2 weeks postoperatively. Willing and able to attend in-clinic therapy sessions at the outpatient hand therapy center.
Exclusion
- Unstable fixation or need for further surgical intervention. Pre-existing conditions that would significantly affect upper limb function (e.g., severe arthritis, neurological disorders).
- History of skin conditions or allergies that contraindicate the use of mechanical devices.
- Any contraindication to mechanical modalities (for example, severe peripheral vascular disease).
- Inability to comply with study procedures or follow-up visits. Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 15 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 15 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06913920
Start Date
April 15 2025
End Date
January 15 2026
Last Update
April 6 2025
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Faculty of Physical Therapy, Al Hayah University
Cairo, Egypt, 12311