Use and Meaning of Wrist Orthosis After Distal Radius Fracture

NCT06942546 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 257381
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 30
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to investigate the use and meaning of wrist orthosis in everyday occupation after cast removal for adults with non-surgical treatment of distal radius fracture.

Conditions

Wrist Fracture; Distal Radius Fracture

Keywords

rehabilitation; wrist orthosis; occupational therapy; everyday occupation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Time for use of wrist orthosis

  self-reported values of time with wrist orthosis day-time and during night

  5-6 weeks after fracture and 12 weeks after fracture

• Type of activities with wrist orthosis

  Self-reported values of type of activities with wrist orthosis, activities categorized accordingly to Canadian Occupational Performance Measure

  5-6 weeks after fracture and 12 weeks after fracture

• Perceived usefulness and value of wrist orthosis in different activities

  self-reported value of usefulness/value in different activities

  5-6 weeks after fracture and 12 weeks after fracture

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• Type of usefulness of the wrist orthosis

  5-6 weeks after fracture and 12 weeks after fracture

• Type of obstacles of the wrist orthosis

  5-6 weeks after fracture and 12 weeks after fracture

Other Outcomes (1)

• qualitative data of the experiences of usage of wrist orthosis the first time after wrist fracture

  at 12-14 weeks after fracture

Interventions

Wrist orthosis DEVICE

The wrist orthosis referred in this study is two different prefabricated (of the shelf) types; a semi-rigid orthosis in elastic fabric with a volar splint or a short elastic wrist orthosis without a splint. Both ment to be worn when the person use the hand in everyday occupation.

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Adult whit distal radius fracture Treated without surgery, but with casting for 25-31 Days Gets rehabilitation at Sjukhusen i väster/Alingsås lasarett or in Primary care rehabilitation in Alingsås

You may qualify if:

• adults with unilateral distal radius fracture, non-operated, treated with cast for 25-31 Days
• participants shall be treated at Sjukhusen i väster/Alingsås lasarett and get rehabilitation from occupational therapist in hospital rehabilitation clinic or in primary care rehabilitation clinic in Alingsås

You may not qualify if:

• At time for decasting are pain free and have less than 20 degrees reduction of ROM in the wrist
• Another disease or injury that affects pain, joint mobility and/or strength such as rheumatoid arthritis or neurological disease.
• Not able to communicate in Swedish, due to self-report Formulas and interview

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Göteborg University: lead
• Narhalsan primary care rehabilitation: collaborator
• Sjukhusen i vaster: collaborator
• Vastra Gotaland Region: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

Sjukhusen i väster Rehabmottagning Alingsås

Alingsås, 44183, Sweden

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Wrist Fractures

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Wrist Injuries; Arm Injuries; Wounds and Injuries; Fractures, Bone

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 10, 2020
• First Posted: April 24, 2025
• Study Start: September 15, 2019
• Primary Completion: April 11, 2025
• Study Completion: April 11, 2025
• Last Updated: April 24, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-04

Locations

SE (1)