Wrist fracture recovery: early activity may speed healing

NCT ID NCT05650996

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: George Washington University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether doing daily activities early after a wrist fracture (treated with a cast) helps people recover better. 64 adults will be split into two groups: one gets instructions on how to safely use their injured hand, the other gets only cast care advice. Researchers will measure hand function, pain, and fear of movement over 3 months.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: behavioral intervention: early daily activity instruction
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that using your injured wrist early in a cast helps you recover function and reduces fear of movement.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase study. The benefit may be small or not apply to everyone. It only tests a behavioral change, not a drug or device.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

radius fracture Wrist Fractures

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Medical Facilities Associates
RECRUITING

Washington, Virginia, 22204, United States

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