Hand injury? your shoulder might be hurt too, says new study

NCT ID NCT06838247

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study uses ultrasound to see if people with hand injuries also have shoulder problems that might be missed. Researchers will examine 60 adults with hand injuries to check for issues like tendon tears or bursitis. The goal is to find out whether shoulder exams should be part of hand rehab to improve recovery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

diagnostic ultrasonography

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that shoulder exams should be part of hand injury rehab, leading to better recovery plans.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage observational study with only 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It only looks for shoulder issues, not whether treating them improves outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

disease Hand Injuries

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, University of Health Sciences, Ankara Training and Research Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Ankara, Altindag, 06230, Turkey (Türkiye)

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