Impact of Early ADL Participation on Outcomes Post DRF

This study is a randomized controlled trial (RCT). This RCT which will study the effect of performing daily activities early after a distal radius fracture being treated conservatively in a cast. This study will have two groups. The experimental group will watch a video and be given a handout on how to perform daily activities with the hand of the injured wrist while in a cast and cast care. The control group will watch a video on cast care and be given a handout on cast care. Outcome measures will be taken at initial evaluation between 0-3 weeks, at 6 weeks, at 9 weeks, and at 3 months. Outcome measures will include the Michigan Wrist Evaluation, Visual Analog Pain Scale, Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia-11 Scale, finger mobility testing, grip and pinch strength, and the 9 hole peg test to test fine motor coordination. Outcome measure scores will be compared between groups using a t-test statistical test. Outcome measure scores will also be tested within groups using a paired t-test.

NCT Number	NCT05650996
Lead Sponsor	George Washington University Collaborators: American Hand Therapy Foundation
Conditions	Distal Radius Fracture
Enrollment	64 participants
Start Date	2023-04-18
Primary Completion	2026-09-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-09-30 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-02-12