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Impact of Early ADL Education on Outcomes Post DRF ORIF
Impact of Early Multimodal ADL Education on Outcomes Post Distal Radius Fracture Open Reduction Internal Fixation Surgery
Who can join
Ages 18 to 110 · All sexes · Healthy volunteers welcome
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: English Speaking DRF treated with ORIF Individuals 18 years of age or older 2 weeks or less post ORIF for DRF Exclusion Criteria: Individuals with pre-existing neurological coniditons affecting the upper limb Individuals with congnitive deficits that would limit the ability to correctly report information on outcome measures Individuals with psychological deficits which would limit the ability to correctly report information on outcome measures Individuals with multiple injuries to the affected upper limb Individuals with multiple injuries to both upper limbs Prior distal radius fracture involving the same wrist Individuals receiving hand therapy for another injury at enrollment into study
About the study
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 with surgical intervention of open reduction and internal fixation. 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 recovering from surgery and postoperative instructions. The control group will watch a video on wound care and be given a handout on postoperative instructions. Outcome measures will be taken at initial evaluation between 1-2 weeks post surgery, at 5-7 weeks post surgery, at 8-10 weeks, and at 12-14 weeks. 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.
What is being tested
- ADL/Postoperative Instruction (behavioral)
- Postoperative Instruction (behavioral)
Sponsor: George Washington University · Participants: 64 · Started: Aug 1, 2024
Contact the study team
- Sarah Doerrer, PhD · Phone: 757-651-5110
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06251206
Locations in the U.S.
| Virginia | Medical Facilities Associates, Washington |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Oct 2, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.