Virtual Reality-based Rehabilitation for Traumatic Hand and Wrist Injuries
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-75
SponsorUniversity of Malaga
About this trial
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of immersive virtual reality (VR)-based Action Observation Therapy (AOT) as an adjunct to conventional rehabilitation in patients with traumatic wrist and hand injuries. Participants will receive standard rehabilitation treatment, and the intervention group will additionally undergo a six-week VR program involving observation and execution of functional hand and wrist movements. Outcomes related to hand function, grip strength, pain, proprioception, disability, and psychological factors will be assessed to determine the potential benefits of incorporating VR into rehabilitation programs.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Adults aged 18 years or older.
Diagnosis of a traumatic wrist and/or hand injury.
Referred for rehabilitation treatment at the participating hand therapy unit.
Ability to understand study procedures and provide written informed consent.
Disqualifiers
Previous injury affecting the same hand.
Associated upper-limb conditions, including tenosynovitis or Dupuytren's disease.
Previous surgery involving the affected hand before the current traumatic injury.
Corticosteroid or other therapeutic injection in the affected hand within the previous 3 weeks.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Immersive Virtual Reality Action Observation Therapy
- Conventional Rehabilitation
Treatment groups
40 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov