Virtual reality game therapy could boost hand recovery after surgery
NCT ID NCT07201740
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding virtual reality exercises to standard hand therapy improves recovery after flexor tendon surgery. Sixty-six adults who had hand tendon repair will be split into two groups: one gets usual rehab plus 20 minutes of VR hand games daily for 4 weeks, the other gets usual rehab alone. Researchers will measure hand movement, grip strength, pain, and daily function to see if VR makes a difference.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 66 people
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- Expected to start
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Oct 2025
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- Expected to finish
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Feb 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: Age between 18 and 65 years Flexor tendon injury of the hand (zones II-V) Early surgical repair completed At least 5 weeks postoperative Eligible for routine hand rehabilitation program Exclusion Criteria: Communication problems Cognitive impairment Additional musculoskeletal, neurological, or rheumatological diseases affecting upper extremity function Multiple trauma cases
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