Gentle hand movements may unlock stiff fingers after injury
NCT ID NCT07701356
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.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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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Locations
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Pamukkale University
Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)