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Impact of Early ADL Participation on Outcomes Post DRF
Led by George Washington University · Updated on 2026-02-12
64
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
180 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
G
George Washington University
Lead Sponsor
A
American Hand Therapy Foundation
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study is a randomized controlled trial (RCT). This RCT which will study the effect of performing daily activities early after a distal radius fracture being treated conservatively in a cast. This study will have two groups. The experimental group will watch a video and be given a handout on how to perform daily activities with the hand of the injured wrist while in a cast and cast care. The control group will watch a video on cast care and be given a handout on cast care. Outcome measures will be taken at initial evaluation between 0-3 weeks, at 6 weeks, at 9 weeks, and at 3 months. Outcome measures will include the Michigan Wrist Evaluation, Visual Analog Pain Scale, Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia-11 Scale, finger mobility testing, grip and pinch strength, and the 9 hole peg test to test fine motor coordination. Outcome measure scores will be compared between groups using a t-test statistical test. Outcome measure scores will also be tested within groups using a paired t-test.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Impact of Early ADL Participation on Outcomes Post DRF
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- English speaking
- Distal radius fractures treated with a cast
- Individuals over the age of 18
- Less than 3 weeks from distal radius fracture
You will not qualify if you...
- Pre-existing neurological conditions affecting the upper limb
- Cognitive deficits limiting ability to report outcome information
- Psychological deficits limiting ability to report outcome information
- Multiple injuries to the affected upper limb
- Multiple injuries to both upper limbs
- Need for surgery to fix the distal radius fracture
- Prior distal radius fracture involving the same wrist
- Receiving hand therapy for another injury at enrollment
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Medical Facilities Associates
Washington, Virginia, United States, 22204
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
S
Sarah Doerrer, PhD
CONTACT
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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