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Impact of Early Multimodal ADL Education on Outcomes Post Distal Radius Fracture Open Reduction Internal Fixation Surgery
Led by George Washington University · Updated on 2025-08-28
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
17 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating how early participation in daily activities affects recovery after surgery for distal radius fractures treated by open reduction and internal fixation. This randomized controlled trial compares two groups to understand if early activity education improves outcomes such as hand function, pain, and fear of movement. The study is sponsored by George Washington University and focuses on adults recovering from wrist surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The experimental group will watch a video and receive a handout about performing daily activities safely during recovery, including a QR code to the video. The control group will receive standard postoperative care education through a different video and handout with a QR code. Both groups receive their education during an office visit shortly after surgery. Participants will be assessed at four time points: 1-2 weeks, 5-7 weeks, 8-10 weeks, and 12-14 weeks after surgery. Assessments include questionnaires on hand function, pain, and fear of movement, as well as clinical tests measuring finger motion, grip and pinch strength, and fine motor skills. Data will be collected via tablets or email and recorded in a secure database. All participants will be followed for 14 weeks to track recovery progress and any complications such as nerve issues or tendonitis.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Impact of Early ADL Education on Outcomes Post DRF ORIF
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- English speaking individuals
- Adults aged 18 years or older
- Surgery for distal radius fracture with open reduction and internal fixation within the past 2 weeks
You will not qualify if you...
- Pre-existing neurological conditions affecting the upper limb
- Cognitive deficits limiting accurate reporting on outcome measures
- Psychological deficits limiting accurate reporting on outcome measures
- Multiple injuries to the affected upper limb
- Multiple injuries to both upper limbs
- Prior distal radius fracture on the same wrist
- Receiving hand therapy for another injury at enrollment
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Your Study Journey
Duration - Up to 2 weeks after surgery
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 screening and enrollment visit (in-person)
Duration - Single education session at enrollment
Participants receive either early ADL education with postoperative care or standard postoperative care education through video and handouts. The educational material is reviewed during the visit and participants take home handouts including a QR code to the video.
1 baseline visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 14 weeks post surgery
Participants are assessed for hand function, pain, fear of movement, and other clinical measures post surgery. Follow-up data collection includes questionnaires and physical tests at multiple time points.
Visits at 1-2 weeks, 5-7 weeks, 8-10 weeks, and 12-14 weeks post surgery (4 visits in total, in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Medical Facilities Associates
Washington, Virginia, United States, 22204
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Research Team
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Sarah Doerrer, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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