NCT06931418 Early Strengthening Rehabilitation Training for Post-operative Fracture Distal Radius
| NCT ID | NCT06931418 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | The University of Hong Kong |
| Condition | Distal Radius Fracture |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 50 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-05-22 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-10-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 50 participants in total. It began in 2024-05-22 with a primary completion date of 2027-10-31.
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Brief Summary
The primary objective of this study is to demonstrate safety and efficacy of an early strengthening and passive mobilization rehabilitation program for post-operative distal radius fracture fixation surgery compared to current conventional rehabilitation.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 50 years or older * Diagnosed with an isolated closed injury, displaced, distal radius fracture (AO/OTA Classification 23-A1-3, B1-2, C1-2) without articular comminution * Requires operative fixation * Able to give consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of previous hand or wrist surgery * Neurological injury or pre-existing neurological conditions to the upper limb * Underlying osteoarthritis of the wrist * Unfit for surgical anesthesia * Subacute fractures with delayed presentation (\>2 weeks since initial injury) * Unable to consent * Refuse surgical intervention * Unable to follow commands for rehabilitation * Fixation construct or injuries requiring immobilization after surgery, such as unfixed distal ulna head or shaft fractures that require splintage or distal radio-ulnar joint instability planned for immobilization
Contact & Investigator
Christian Prof. Fang, MBBS(HK), FRCS(Edinburgh), FHK
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Dept of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Queen Mary Hospital
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06931418 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 50 Years or older, studying Distal Radius Fracture. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06931418 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06931418 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at cfang@hku.hk for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06931418 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06931418 clinical trial?
NCT06931418 is sponsored by The University of Hong Kong. The principal investigator is Christian Prof. Fang, MBBS(HK), FRCS(Edinburgh), FHK at Dept of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Queen Mary Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 50 participants.