The Investigation of Kinesiophobia in Conservative Distal Radius Fractures

NCT07291505 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: E-60116787-020-789644
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 34
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 2

Brief Summary

This study aimed to investigate the predictability of kinesiophobia on functional outcomes in conservatively treated patients with distal radius fractures. For this purpose, patients' level of kinesiophobia will be assessed using the Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale. To assess the functional status of patients, joint range of motion and upper extremity weight bearing measurements will be performed. Patients' functionality will be additionally assessed with the Patient Rated Wrist Evaluation Questionnaire.

Conditions

Distal Radius Fracture; Kinesiophobia; Functional Status

Keywords

Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia; distal radius fracture; wrist function; upper extremity weight bearing

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (4)

• Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia

  It is a 17-item scale scored using a 4-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly disagree, 4 = Strongly agree). A total score is calculated after reversing items 4, 8, 12, and 16. The individual receives a total score between 17 and 68. A high score on the scale indicates a high level of kinesiophobia.

  At 12 and 18 weeks after injury

• Goniometric measurement

  Patients' forearm pronation and supination, as well as wrist flexion, extension, radial and ulnar deviation movements, will be measured using a universal goniometer.

  At 12 and 18 weeks after injury

• Push-Off Test

  It determines the force that the person can exert on their injured limb. The measurement will be taken using a Jamar hand dynamometer. While the person is standing, with the shoulder at 30 degrees of extension and the elbow at 30 degrees of flexion, the measurement will be repeated three times and the average recorded in kilograms.

  At 12 and 18 weeks after injury

• Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation

  It measures the severity of wrist pain and the level of disability in activities of daily living. The survey consists of two subsections with a total of 15 questions. Each question is answered on a scale of 0 to 10 (0 = no pain/difficulty; 10 = maximum pain felt/inability to perform). The scores for the pain and function sections are added together to determine the final score, which is calculated out of 100. A high score indicates a high level of pain and disability.

  At 12 and 18 weeks after injury

Study Arms (1)

Patients treated conservatively with a diagnosis of distal radius fracture

Other: Questionnaire and Physical Exam

Interventions

Questionnaire and Physical Exam OTHER

A goniometric assessment will be performed to measure the range of motion in the wrist-forearm joint, and a Push Off test will be conducted to measure the upper extremity weight-bearing capacity. Additionally, the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia and Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation Questionnaire will be administered to patients using a face-to-face assessment method.

Patients treated conservatively with a diagnosis of distal radius fracture

Eligibility Criteria

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

Study Population

Volunteers among the patients who were referred to the hand rehabilitation unit after being followed conservatively with a diagnosis of distal radius fracture in the hand surgery clinic of a university hospital will be included in the study.

You may qualify if:

• Having been treated conservatively with an isolated distal radius fracture diagnosis,
• Having a cognitive level that allows one to understand assessment methods and apply instructions.

You may not qualify if:

• Comorbid musculoskeletal-neurovascular injuries
• Bilateral injuries

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Pamukkale University: lead

Study Sites (2)

Pamukkale University

Denizli, 20170, Turkey (Türkiye)

NOT YET RECRUITING

Pamukkale University

Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

Related Publications (2)

• Jayakumar P, Teunis T, Vranceanu AM, Lamb S, Ring D, Gwilym S. Early Psychological and Social Factors Explain the Recovery Trajectory After Distal Radial Fracture. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2020 May 6;102(9):788-795. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.19.00100.

  PMID: 32379119 BACKGROUND

• Goudie ST, Broll R, Warwick C, Dixon D, Ring D, McQueen M. The Association Between Psychological Factors and Outcomes After Distal Radius Fracture. J Hand Surg Am. 2022 Feb;47(2):190.e1-190.e10. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2021.04.012. Epub 2021 Jun 8.

  PMID: 34112544 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Wrist Fractures; Kinesiophobia

Interventions

Surveys and Questionnaires; Restraint, Physical

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Wrist Injuries; Arm Injuries; Wounds and Injuries; Fractures, Bone; Phobic Disorders; Anxiety Disorders; Mental Disorders

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Data Collection; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms; Quality of Health Care; Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation; Public Health; Environment and Public Health; Behavior Control; Therapeutics; Immobilization

Central Study Contacts

Umut Eraslan, PhD

CONTACT

+905444126520; ueraslan@pau.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Target Duration: 18 Weeks
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: December 5, 2025
• First Posted: December 18, 2025
• Study Start: February 2, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): December 30, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): December 30, 2026
• Last Updated: March 10, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-03

Locations

TU (2)