Could a gentle electric pulse rebuild a broken wrist faster?

NCT ID NCT07756619

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether adding neuromuscular stimulation—gentle electrical pulses that make muscles contract—to standard exercises can improve recovery after surgery for a broken wrist (distal radius fracture). Adults who had this surgery will either do traditional hand and wrist exercises alone or combine them with stimulation of the finger-flexing muscles. Researchers will measure pain, swelling, grip and pinch strength, and how well patients can use their wrist in daily life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Neuromuscular stimulation applied to finger flexor muscles, compared with traditional exercises alone
What this could lead to: If effective, this could offer a way to speed up hand and wrist recovery after fracture surgery, reducing pain and improving grip strength.
What could go wrong: This is a small early-stage trial, so results may not apply broadly. Electrical stimulation may cause discomfort or skin irritation, and benefits over standard exercises are not guaranteed.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain radius fracture Wrist Fractures

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURES

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