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Gentle hand movements may unlock stiff fingers after injury

NCT ID NCT07701356

Disease control Sponsor: Pamukkale University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial investigates whether adding joint mobilization — a hands-on technique where a therapist gently moves the finger joints — to standard physiotherapy can improve hand function in people with stiff hand after an injury or surgery. About 34 adults with hand stiffness will receive either standard therapy alone or standard therapy plus joint mobilization. The study measures range of motion, grip strength, and hand function to see if the added technique makes a difference.

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Active substance
joint mobilization added to conventional physiotherapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple, drug-free way to improve hand function and recovery after injury or surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 34 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The benefit of adding joint mobilization may be small or no better than standard therapy alone.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

34 people

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Started

Jan 2025

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Hand or forearm injury managed conservatively or surgically * Stiff hand criteria confirmed by Modified Weeks Test (0-20° difference between pre- and post-conditioning passive ROM) * No communication impairment * No prior neurological, orthopedic, or rheumatological condition or surgery in the affected extremity Exclusion Criteria: * Circulatory disorder or Complex Regional Pain Syndrome * Dupuytren's disease * Acute inflammation in any finger within the last week * Fracture due to non-traumatic causes * Significant edema

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Stiff hand

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Pamukkale University

    Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)