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A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Controlled Active Motion and Early Passive Mobilization Protocols for Rehabilitation of Repaired Flexor Tendons in Zone II
Led by University of Hail · Updated on 2024-06-06
50
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
8 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are studying rehabilitation methods for people who have had surgery to repair flexor tendons in the hand. This trial compares two common approaches: early passive mobilization (EPM) and controlled active motion (CAM). The goal is to find out which method is more effective, as previous research comparing these techniques has been limited. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group follows the EPM approach using a modified Kleinert protocol, involving wearing a splint and doing passive flexion and active extension exercises several times an hour. The splint is progressively removed over several weeks, with active and resisted exercises introduced later. The other group follows the CAM method with passive flexion and active extension exercises performed hourly. Both programs last 12 weeks. During the study, participants are assessed at the start, then at 6 and 12 weeks. Researchers measure total active motion of finger joints using goniometry and grip strength with a dynamometer. Functional disability is evaluated using the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire. These assessments help determine how well each rehabilitation method supports recovery after tendon repair surgery.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Controlled Active Motion vs Early Passive Mobilization for Flexor Tendons Repair
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Male or female
- Between 25 and 50 years old
- Recent post-surgical repair of the flexor digitorum profundus and superficialis tendons of a single finger (2-3 days post-surgery)
You will not qualify if you...
- Age below 25 or above 50 years
- Systemic disease affecting hand joints such as rheumatoid arthritis
- Thumb flexor tendon repair
- Chronic cases
- Concurrent injuries such as phalangeal fractures, joint injuries, or significant skin loss
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 12 weeks
Participants undergo rehabilitation using either early passive mobilization or controlled active motion protocols following flexor tendon repair surgery.
Baseline visit, then visits at Week 6 and Week 12
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Hail University Poly Clinic
Ha'il, Saudi Arabia, 2442
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Hisham Hussein
Ha'il, Saudi Arabia, 3994
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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