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Supervised vs. Home-Based vs. No Therapy for Uncomplicated Distal Radius Fracture in Younger Adults
Led by Al Hayah University In Cairo · Updated on 2025-04-06
96
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
52 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This three-arm, parallel-group RCT will compare the effectiveness of three rehabilitation strategies following conservative treatment of an uncomplicated distal radius fracture in adults under 50 years old. The study will compare: Supervised Therapy: Outpatient physical therapy sessions plus a daily home exercise program Home-Based Program: A structured, detailed home exercise program with weekly telephone follow-up No Therapy (minimal intervention): Standard minimal instruction via an educational brochure The primary outcome is the Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) measured at 6 weeks and 6 months.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Supervised vs. Home-Based vs. No Therapy for Uncomplicated Distal Radius Fracture in Younger Adults
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults aged 18-50 years
- Diagnosed with an extra-articular, stable distal radius fracture treated nonoperatively with a short-arm cast for approximately 4-6 weeks
- Fracture is uncomplicated without significant soft-tissue injury or complex regional pain syndrome
- Willing to provide written informed consent and comply with follow-up assessments
You will not qualify if you...
- Intra-articular or unstable distal radius fractures
- Planned or performed surgical treatment for the fracture
- Significant comorbidities such as chronic inflammatory arthritis or severe neurological impairment affecting the injured limb
- Fracture complications including complex regional pain syndrome or major soft-tissue injury
- Unable to comply with study procedures or follow-up assessments
- Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Faculty of Physical Therapy, Al Hayah University
Cairo, Egypt, 12311
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Research Team
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Ibrahim Zoheiry, Ph.D
CONTACT
M
Mohamed ElMeligie, Ph.D
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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