Effects of Motor and Sensory Exercises on Hand Functions

NCT06679361 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 2024-ATLAS-MSEHF-001
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 80
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This project will compare the effectiveness of sensory and motor exercises used in clinical settings for healthy young adults. This approach will allow the investigators to evaluate the impact of these exercises on hand functions. The study plans to include 80 healthy young adults aged 18-25. After providing participants with information about the study's purpose, written informed consent will be obtained to confirm voluntary participation. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: "sensory exercise," "motor exercise," and "sensory and motor exercise." The effects on muscle reaction time and hand skills for the dominant hands will be evaluated before and after the exercises.

Conditions

Motor Function; Retardation

Keywords

hand function; sensory; motor; exercise training; muscle reaction

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Hand Dexterity (Moberg Pick-Up Test) Hand Dexterity (Moberg Pick-Up Test) Hand Dexterity (Moberg Pick-Up Test)

  This measure will evaluate hand dexterity and functional hand skills using the Moberg Pick-Up Test. Participants will be asked to place various objects into a container using both their dominant and non-dominant hands, with and without visual cues. The time taken for each attempt will be recorded, and the best score from three trials will be used to assess dexterity. Measurements are recorded in seconds, where lower scores indicate better hand dexterity. Scale Range: No minimum or maximum value in seconds (lower time indicates better dexterity). Interpretation: Lower times signify better outcomes, as they reflect quicker and more coordinated hand movements in completing the task.

  immediately after the intervention

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Muscle Reaction Time

  immediately after the intervention

• Grip Strength (Measured Using Jamar Electronic Dynamometer)

  immediately after the intervention

Study Arms (4)

Motor Exercise Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in this group will receive motor exercises targeting the wrist, including active range of motion exercises (flexion, extension, ulnar, radial deviation, and finger flexion) and nerve mobilization exercises (medial, radial, and ulnar nerves). These exercises aim to improve motor function in the wrist and hand.

Behavioral: Motor Exercise Program

Sensory Exercise Group

EXPERIMENTAL

This group will engage in sensory exercises designed to enhance sensory awareness in the hand and wrist. Exercises will include interaction with varied textures (such as sand and sensory balls), different fabrics (fur, satin, linen), and multisensory foam gels. The goal is to improve sensory function and tactile discrimination.

Behavioral: Motor Exercise Program; Behavioral: Sensory Exercise Group

Combined Motor and Sensory Exercise Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Arm Description: Participants in this group will perform both motor and sensory exercises as described for the first two groups. By combining motor and sensory interventions, this group aims to improve both motor skills and sensory awareness in the wrist and hand, potentially enhancing overall hand function more effectively.

Behavioral: Combined Motor and Sensory Exercise Group

control

NO INTERVENTION

The control group did not receive any additional treatments during the study period, allowing for a clear comparison between the experimental group and the baseline conditions.

Interventions

Motor Exercise Program BEHAVIORAL

This program consists of wrist motor exercises focused on active range of motion (including flexion, extension, ulnar and radial deviation, and finger flexion) along with nerve mobilization exercises for the medial, radial, and ulnar nerves. The aim is to enhance motor function in the wrist and hand.

Motor Exercise Group; Sensory Exercise Group

Sensory Exercise Group BEHAVIORAL

Arm Description: This group will engage in sensory exercises designed to enhance sensory awareness in the hand and wrist. Exercises will include interaction with varied textures (such as sand and sensory balls), different fabrics (fur, satin, linen), and multisensory foam gels. The goal is to improve sensory function and tactile discrimination.

Sensory Exercise Group

Combined Motor and Sensory Exercise Group BEHAVIORAL

Participants in this group will perform both motor and sensory exercises as described for the first two groups. By combining motor and sensory interventions, this group aims to improve both motor skills and sensory awareness in the wrist and hand, potentially enhancing overall hand function more effectively.

Combined Motor and Sensory Exercise Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 25 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Having the ability to verbally communicate to answer questions
• Willingness to participate in the study
• Having read and signed the informed consent form

You may not qualify if:

• Having joint movement restriction in the upper extremity
• Presence of skin injury or scarring on the hand or wrist
• History of surgery on the upper extremity
• Having an orthopedic problem in the upper extremity
• Having a rheumatic disease
• Having a neurological condition in the upper extremity
• Having a severe mental or cognitive impairment

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Atlas University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Istanbul Atlas University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT
• Masking Details: This study will employ single masking, where participants will be unaware of their specific group assignment (motor, sensory, or combined motor-sensory exercise groups) to minimize bias. Researchers will know the group assignments to ensure correct administration of interventions, but participants will remain blinded to the type of intervention they receive.
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Asst. Prof. Dr.

Model Details: Participants in this study will be randomized into three parallel groups to assess the effects of motor, sensory, and combined motor-sensory exercises on hand function. Each group will receive a specific intervention type (motor, sensory, or combined exercises), and outcomes such as muscle reaction time and hand dexterity will be measured pre- and post-intervention for both dominant and non-dominant hands.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 1, 2024
• First Posted: November 7, 2024
• Study Start: November 1, 2024
• Primary Completion: December 30, 2024
• Study Completion: January 15, 2025
• Last Updated: July 28, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)