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Impact of Early ADL Participation on Outcomes Post DRF

NCT05650996 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: PHASE1 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 64

Last updated 2026-02-12

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Summary

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

  • Distal Radius Fracture

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

ADL/Cast Care instruction

Participants in the experimental group will watch a video instructing them on early ADL participation after DRF fracture treated in a cast and cast care. Participants in the experimental group will also receive a handout on ADL participation and cast care.

BEHAVIORAL

Cast Care Instruction

Participants in the control group will watch a video instructing them on cast care. Participants in the control group will receive a handout on cast care.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • American Hand Therapy Foundation

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • George Washington University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-04-18
Primary Completion
2026-09-01
Completion
2026-09-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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