Injured your good hand? your other hand might get better!
NCT ID NCT06783205
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 40 adults who had to wear a splint or cast on their dominant hand for 6 weeks after an injury. The goal was to see if being forced to use the non-dominant hand actually improves its function. Researchers measured hand skills and disability levels to understand this change.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Gazi University Health Science Faculty Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department
Ankara, Yenimahalle, Turkey (Türkiye)
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