Effect of Whole Body Vibration on Rehabilitation in Distal Radius Fractures

NCT07723456 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 4801240324
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 66
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This study is a randomized controlled clinical trial designed to evaluate the effects of whole body vibration (WBV) added to conventional rehabilitation on functional and sensorimotor recovery in patients with conservatively treated distal radius fractures. Following immobilization, patients often experience pain, reduced range of motion, decreased muscle strength, and impaired proprioception, which negatively affect functional recovery. WBV is thought to enhance neuromuscular activation and improve proprioceptive input, thereby contributing to functional performance. Participants will be randomly assigned into two groups; the experimental group will receive WBV in addition to conventional rehabilitation three times per week for eight weeks, while the control group will receive only conventional rehabilitation. Assessments will be conducted at baseline, week 4, and week 8. The primary outcome measure is the Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE), while secondary outcomes include QuickDASH, Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), joint position sense, grip strength, range of motion, and fine motor skills.

Conditions

Distal Radius Fracture

Keywords

Distal Radius Fracture; Whole Body Vibration; Proprioception; Sensorimotor Function; Wrist Rehabilitation; Randomized Controlled Trial; Conservative Treatment

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) Score

  The Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) questionnaire will be used to assess wrist pain and function. Scores range from 0 to 100, with lower scores indicating better wrist function and less pain.

  From baseline to Week 8 (assessed at baseline, Week 4, and Week 8)

Secondary Outcomes (6)

• Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (QuickDASH) Score

  Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8

• Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)

  Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8

• Wrist Joint Position Sense (JPS)

  Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8

• Grip Strength

  Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8

• Wrist Range of Motion

  Baseline, Week 4, and Week 8

Study Arms (2)

Whole-Body Vibration + Conventional Rehabilitation

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants assigned to this arm will receive conventional rehabilitation combined with whole-body vibration therapy three times per week for 8 weeks.

Device: Whole-Body Vibration Therapy; Other: Conventional Rehabilitation Exercise Program

Conventional Rehabilitation

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants assigned to this arm will receive the same conventional rehabilitation program without whole-body vibration therapy for 8 weeks.

Other: Conventional Rehabilitation Exercise Program

Interventions

Whole-Body Vibration Therapy DEVICE

Whole-body vibration therapy will be administered using a Power Plate device at a frequency of 35 Hz and an amplitude of 2 mm, three sessions per week for 8 weeks, in addition to a standardized conventional rehabilitation program.

Whole-Body Vibration + Conventional Rehabilitation

Conventional Rehabilitation Exercise Program OTHER

Participants will receive a standardized conventional rehabilitation program including range of motion exercises, strengthening exercises, proprioceptive training, functional activities, and patient education three times per week for 8 weeks.

Conventional Rehabilitation; Whole-Body Vibration + Conventional Rehabilitation

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• Adults aged 18 to 65 years.
• Unilateral distal radius fracture treated conservatively with cast or splint.
• Completion of the immobilization period with radiologically confirmed stable callus formation.
• Referred for physiotherapy after conservative treatment.
• Able to understand study procedures and provide written informed consent.
• Initiation of rehabilitation within 72 hours after cast removal.

You may not qualify if:

• Previous surgery or severe trauma to the affected upper extremity.
• Open wound or active infection at the fracture site.
• Peripheral neuropathy or severe neurological disorders.
• Vestibular disorders or conditions contraindicating whole-body vibration therapy.
• Pregnancy.
• Severe osteoporosis.
• Active inflammatory or vascular disease affecting the upper extremity.
• Cognitive impairment preventing participation in the study.
• Inability to attend the rehabilitation program regularly.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Istanbul University: lead

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Wrist Fractures

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Masking Details: Outcome assessments will be performed by an independent physiotherapist who is blinded to group allocation. Participants and treating therapists cannot be blinded due to the nature of the intervention (whole-body vibration training).
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Model Details: Participants will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either the experimental group (whole body vibration plus conventional rehabilitation) or the control group (conventional rehabilitation alone). Both groups will be followed in parallel throughout the 8-week intervention period and assessed at baseline, week 4, and week 8.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 15, 2026
• First Posted: July 23, 2026
• Study Start: July 25, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): August 25, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): May 25, 2027
• Last Updated: July 23, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-07