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Kinesiophobia and Functional Outcomes in Distal Radius Fractures

ConditionDistal Radius Fracture
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18+
SponsorEbru Aloğlu Çiftçi

About this trial

Distal radius fractures are among the most common fractures in adults and are frequently treated with closed reduction and cast immobilization. Although fracture healing is generally successful, some patients may develop fear of movement (kinesiophobia) after cast removal because of pain, reinjury concerns, or reduced confidence in using the injured wrist.

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the level of kinesiophobia in adults with conservatively treated distal radius fractures and to investigate how kinesiophobia changes over time following cast removal. The study will also examine the relationship between kinesiophobia and functional recovery.

Participants will be assessed after cast removal and again at three months following injury. Kinesiophobia, pain intensity, hand and wrist function, range of motion, grip strength, and upper extremity disability will be evaluated using standardized assessment tools. The findings may help clinicians better understand the role of movement-related fear in recovery and support the development of rehabilitation strategies aimed at improving functional outcomes after distal radius fractures.

Eligibility criteria

This trial does not accept healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

Age range: 18-65 years

Non-intra-articular extension (AO type A) distal radius fracture

Treatment with closed reduction and short arm cast

No complications during treatment (redisplacement, fracture failure, etc.)

Disqualifiers

History of previous fracture or neurological pathology in the same extremity

Associated wrist, elbow, or shoulder injury

Cognitive impairment or serious psychiatric illness

Surgically treated distal radius fractures

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Conservative Treatment of Distal Radius Fracture

    Other intervention

    Standard conservative management consisting of closed reduction followed by short-arm cast immobilization for the treatment of distal radius fractures.

Treatment groups

100 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups
Group A: Female ParticipantsExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Male ParticipantsExperimental treatment 1 intervention

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Change in Kinesiophobia Level

Kinesiophobia will be assessed using the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia (TSK). Changes in TSK scores between the assessment performed 3 days after cast removal (approximately week 5) and the assessment performed at month 3 will be evaluated.

Time frame
Week 5 (3 days after cast removal) and Month 3

Secondary outcomes

1

Upper Extremity Disability

Upper extremity disability and symptoms will be assessed using the Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (QuickDASH) questionnaire.

Time frame
Month 3
2

Pain Intensity

Pain intensity will be assessed using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS).

Time frame
Week 5 and Month 3
3

Grip Strength

Hand grip strength will be measured using a hand dynamometer and recorded in kilograms (kg).

Time frame
Month 3
4

Wrist Range of Motion

Wrist flexion, extension, radial deviation, and ulnar deviation will be measured using a goniometer and recorded in degrees.

Time frame
Month 3

Other outcomes

Locations

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Sponsors and contacts

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Ebru Aloğlu Çiftçi

Lead sponsor

Istinye University

Sponsor institution

Source ClinicalTrials.gov

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