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Behavioural Intervention

Blood Flow Restriction Therapy for Wrist Fractures (BFR DISTRAD Trial)

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Research Sponsored by Brooke Army Medical Center
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Status post open reduction internal fixation for a distal radius fracture
Males and females 18-65 years of age
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 18 week
Awards & highlights

BFR DISTRAD Trial Summary

This trial will examine the effect of occlusion training on strength recovery following distal radius fracture repair, with the goal of accelerated recovery of forearm, wrist, and hand function.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for men and women aged 18-65 who've had surgery to fix a broken wrist (distal radius fracture) and can get care at Military Treatment Facilities. They must be able to read and write in English. People with movement issues in the other arm, pregnant individuals, recent deep vein thrombosis, history of lymph node removal or endothelial dysfunction, easy bruising, active infection or current cancer are excluded.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests blood flow restricted training using a tourniquet during rehab after wrist fracture surgery. The goal is to see if this method helps patients regain strength faster in their forearm, wrist, and hand compared to standard rehab exercises.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
While not explicitly listed in the provided information, potential side effects may include discomfort from the tourniquet pressure, temporary numbness or tingling in the limb due to restricted blood flow during exercise sessions.

BFR DISTRAD Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I had surgery to fix a broken wrist with plates and screws.
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I am between 18 and 65 years old.
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I had surgery to fix a broken wrist with plates and screws.
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I am between 18 and 65 years old.

BFR DISTRAD Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~18 week
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 18 week for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Grip strength
Secondary outcome measures
Joint range of motion
Pinch strength
Other outcome measures
Performance measure DASH
Performance measure JTHFT
Performance measure PRWE
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BFR DISTRAD Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: occlusion training with DELFI PTS ii tourniquetExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
The occlusion training group will follow the same protocol as described above but will utilize occlusion training with the strengthening exercises. Investigators will use an established occlusion training protocol already being. Intervention: occlusion training with tourniquet (DELFI PTS ii portable tourniquet system)
Group II: non-occlusion training groupActive Control1 Intervention
The control (non-occlusion training) group will follow the standard post-operative distal radius fracture rehabilitation protocol. Treatment will include passive, active assistive,active range of motion (P/AA/AROM) to wrist, forearm and hand; desensitization as needed; edema control as needed; heat/cold modalities as needed; and strengthening exercises.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Brooke Army Medical CenterLead Sponsor
117 Previous Clinical Trials
26,442 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Occlusion training with tourniquet (Behavioural Intervention) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT02482727 — N/A
Distal Radius Fracture Research Study Groups: non-occlusion training group, occlusion training with DELFI PTS ii tourniquet
Distal Radius Fracture Clinical Trial 2023: Occlusion training with tourniquet Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT02482727 — N/A
Occlusion training with tourniquet (Behavioural Intervention) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT02482727 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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Are geriatric individuals being included in this research endeavor?

"This research initiative is seeking participants that are of legal age and younger than the retirement threshold."

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Is recruitment currently underway for this trial?

"The information found on clinicaltrials.gov indicates this trial is no longer taking in patients, as the last edit to its page was made on February 21st 2017. However, 418 other trials are actively enrolling and welcoming new patients."

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Am I eligible to take part in this research study?

"This clinical trial seeks 52 volunteers aged 18 to 65 for rehabilitation. Criteria for eligibility include being DEERS registered and a gender between male and female."

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~5 spots leftby Mar 2025