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Official title Physiotherapy vs Telerehabilitation After Volar Plating of Distal Radius Fracture
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06365710
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Trial purpose is to research the outcome comparing traditional physiotherapy vs telerehabilitation after volar plating of distal radius fracture. Patients with distal radius fracture that meet the operative criteria set by the Finnish Current Care guidelines are randomized (1:1 computer generated sequence with random block size) to two parallel groups and will undergo operative treatment and traditional physiotherapy vs telerehabilitation.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65
You may be able to join if
- Distal radius fracture, which applies the surgical requirements
- age between 18 to 65 years
- Non concomitant injuries including ligament injuries and distal ulna fractures, however ulnar styloid avulsion is accepted
- No significant comorbidities
- No previous problems with the examined hand
You likely can't join if
- High energy or multiple injuries
- Open fractures
- Injury of both upper extremities
- Other operative injury on the same side
- Rheumatoid arthritis of other inflammatory joint disease
- Heavy smoker (over 20 cigarettes per day)
See the full eligibility criteria
- Distal radius fracture, which applies the surgical requirements
- age between 18 to 65 years
- Non concomitant injuries including ligament injuries and distal ulna fractures, however ulnar styloid avulsion is accepted
- No significant comorbidities
- No previous problems with the examined hand
- Ability to understand Finnish fluently
- High energy or multiple injuries
- Open fractures
- Injury of both upper extremities
- Other operative injury on the same side
- Rheumatoid arthritis of other inflammatory joint disease
- Heavy smoker (over 20 cigarettes per day)
- Disease of medication slowing ossification
- Alcohol or drug abuse
- Psychiatric disorder with poor treatment balance
- Neurological disorder which affects the function of the injured extremity
- Fixation material other than a volar locking plate
- Fracture fixation is not stable enough to start rehabilitation after 14 days
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.