OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

This study looks at whether formal hand therapy is needed after surgery for thumb arthritis. About 180 adults having thumb joint surgery will be randomly assigned to either get standard in-clinic therapy or not. The goal is to see if skipping therapy affects thumb movement and fu…

This study tests whether an online self-management program can help people with early-stage Parkinson's disease maintain their daily activities and quality of life as well as in-person task training. One hundred participants aged 45-70 will be split into three groups: online prog…

This study tests whether a fun, game-based occupational therapy program can improve quality of life, daily skills, and emotional health in 20 teens with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Participants will use a computer or tablet at home. Researchers will compare results to standard t…

This study tests whether a home-based occupational therapy program using video calls and activity monitoring can help older stroke survivors improve their daily functioning and self-management. Researchers will compare this approach to standard care in 171 participants over 26 we…

This study will video-record occupational therapy sessions for adults recovering from stroke or spinal cord injury. Researchers want to understand exactly what therapists do to help patients improve arm and hand movement. The goal is to create a toolkit that makes rehabilitation …

This study is testing a new questionnaire called SOCS-OTS to see if it can correctly identify cancer survivors who need occupational therapy. Researchers at MD Anderson will compare it to a standard screening tool in 80 adults. The goal is to make sure the new tool accurately fin…

This study is creating a library of video and audio recordings to help teach occupational therapy skills. Researchers will record real therapy sessions, skill demonstrations, and practice with patients and trainees. About 2,020 occupational therapists, interns, and adult patients…