Clinical Trial

Effect of Whole Body Vibration on Rehabilitation in Distal Radius Fractures

Study acronym: WBV-DRF
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Summary
This study is a randomized controlled clinical trial designed to evaluate the effects of whole body vibration (WBV) added to conventional rehabilitation on functional and sensorimotor recovery in patients with conservatively treated distal radius fractures. Following immobilization, patients often experience pain, reduced range of motion, decreased muscle strength, and impaired proprioception, which negatively affect functional recovery. WBV is thought to enhance neuromuscular activation and improve proprioceptive input, thereby contributing to functional performance. Participants will be randomly assigned into two groups; the experimental group will receive WBV in addition to conventional rehabilitation three times per week for eight weeks, while the control group will receive only conventional rehabilitation. Assessments will be conducted at baseline, week 4, and week 8. The primary outcome measure is the Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE), while secondary outcomes include QuickDASH, Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), joint position sense, grip strength, range of motion, and fine motor skills.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07723456
Lead Sponsor Istanbul University
Conditions Distal Radius Fracture
Enrollment 66 participants
Start Date 2026-07-25
Primary Completion 2026-08-25 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-05-25 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-07-23