Clinical Trial: Effectiveness of Graded Motor Imagery to Improve Hand Function in Patients With Distal Radius Fracture

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Cognitive Therapy Model: Graded Motor Imagery

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate of the effectiveness of Graded Motor Imagery (GMI) on hand functionality in patients with Distal Radius Fracture (DRFx). This study was carried out on 36 patients. These patients were randomly assigned to two groups: classic treatment group (n=19) and GMI group (n=17). Both groups received a 8-week (2 days a week) physical therapy and rehabilitation intervention. Outcome measurements were based on upper extremity functional status (Disability of the Arm Shoulder Hand and Michigan Hand Questionnaire scores), pain (on the rest and during the activity with Visual Analog Scale), range of motion (wrist flexion, extension, ulnar/radial deviation, supination and pronation with goniometer), grip strength (standard grip strength with Jamar hydraulic hand dynamometer; lateral, palmar and pinch strength with pinch meter).

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Hacettepe University

Current Primary Outcome: Physical Function and Symptoms [ Time Frame: 8 weeks ]

Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire scores range from 0 to 100 with a higher score indicating higher degree of disability.


Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

  • Pain intensity [ Time Frame: 8 weeks ]
    Visual Analog Scale (VAS) is used to evaluate pain intensity. The scale was consisted of a standard line labeled 0 on the left and 10 on the right. (0: no pain, 10: the worst pain).
  • Normal range of motion [ Time Frame: 8 weeks ]
    Active range of motions of wrist regarding flexion, extension, ulnar deviation, radial deviation, supination and pronation were evaluated with universal goniometer and recorded as degree.
  • Grip Strength [ Time Frame: 8 weeks ]
    Grip strength was measured in kilograms using a calibrated Jamar Hydraulic Hand Dynamometer with the elbow flexed to 90 degree.


Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Hacettepe University

Dates:
Date Received: July 11, 2016
Date Started: January 2014
Date Completion:
Last Updated: July 15, 2016
Last Verified: July 2016