Task-oriented Exercises and Mirror Therapy After Flexor Tendon Repair
ConditionFlexor Tendon Injury
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-45
SponsorCairo University
About this trial
The main objective of the study is to explore the effect of intervention with task-oriented exercises and mirror therapy on the outcomes of hand function post flexor tendon repair.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Ages of patients will range from 18 to 45 years. - All patients were working individuals before injury. - All patients will undergo zones of flexor tendon primary direct repair technique. - All patients will be referred by a surgeon before starting the study procedure. - All patients will enter the study having their informed consent.
Disqualifiers
Patients with associated vascular injuries requiring arterial repair. - Patients with associated soft tissue loss. - Patients with associated nerve injuries or bone fractures. - Patients with preexisting problems limiting joint motion. - Patients with tendon injuries in both hands. - Patients with diminished cognitive capacity. - Patients with a history of previously failed repair.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Task-oriented exercises and mirror therapy
- Task-oriented exercises
- Mirror Therapy
Treatment groups
66 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov