Virtual reality boosts hand injury rehab in new trial
NCT ID NCT07633769
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding virtual reality (VR) exercises to standard physical therapy can improve hand function, reduce pain, and speed recovery in adults with traumatic wrist or hand injuries. About 40 participants will receive either usual rehab alone or usual rehab plus a six-week VR program where they watch and practice hand movements. Researchers will measure grip strength, range of motion, and daily function to see if VR makes a difference.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 40 people
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- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years or older. * Diagnosis of a traumatic wrist and/or hand injury. * Referred for rehabilitation treatment at the participating hand therapy unit. * Ability to understand study procedures and provide written informed consent. * Ability to participate in the virtual reality intervention. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous injury affecting the same hand. * Associated upper-limb conditions, including tenosynovitis or Dupuytren's disease. * Previous surgery involving the affected hand before the current traumatic injury. * Corticosteroid or other therapeutic injection in the affected hand within the previous 3 weeks. * Any physical, neurological, visual, vestibular, or medical condition that prevents safe use of the virtual reality device. * Inability to comply with the study procedures or assessments.
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Locations
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UMA
RECRUITINGMálaga, 29071, Spain
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