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Health AdultsNCT06189235

Ultrasonography-guided Real-time Modular Systems for Hand Therapy

A study testing Biofeedback training in people with Health Adults and Patients With Traumatic Hand Injury, run by National Cheng-Kung University Hospital at 1 site in Taiwan.

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Trial summary

This study aimed to develop an ultrasonography-guided real-time modular system and try to apply it to clinical hand therapy using. This study was divided into two parts. The first part is an observational study design. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 20 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Biofeedback training
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
149 participants
Where
1 siteTaiwan
Study dates
28 Jun 2023to 31 Jul 2024
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 20 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Traumatic hand injury (distal from wrist joint above 8 weeks and within one year)
  • Able to do active motion and resistive activities
  • Understand and cooperate the experiment
  • No history of traumatic hand injury and other hand related conditions
  • Understand and cooperate the experiment

Who cannot join

  • Burn, amputees or has history of arthritis
  • Combined with other central or peripheral nerve deficits which cause difficulty in movements
  • 【Healthy subjects】
  • Burn, amputees or has history of arthritis
  • Combined with other central or peripheral nerve deficits which cause difficulty in movements

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Taiwan1 site, 1 recruiting
  • National Cheng-Kung University Hospital

    Tainan, 704

    Li-Chieh Kuo, 886-62353535 ext. 5908, jkkuo@mail.ncku.edu.tw

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: Development of Ultrasonography-guided Real-time Intelligent Monitoring, Evaluation and Biofeedback Training Modular Systems for Hand Therapy

This study aimed to develop an ultrasonography-guided real-time modular system and try to apply it to clinical hand therapy using.

This study was divided into two parts. The first part is an observational study design. The ultrasonography-guided real-time modular system will be developed and integrated, and its overall reliability and validity will be tested in this part. Once the software and hardware of the modular system has been established, numerous hand-related ultrasonography data will be collected for building an artificial intelligence model for detecting the anatomic structures in hand, evaluating the status of the tissues in hand.

The second part is an interventional study design. The clinical application of the modular system on hand injured patients is conducted, and the biofeedback mechanics will also be defined in the second part. The patients will be recruited into the research to receive both traditional rehabilitation and the one which combines with biofeedback training via the modular system. The effect of the traditional and biofeedback-added rehabilitation will be compared.

Being tested
Biofeedback training
Keywords
Ultrasonography-guided, Biofeedback, Hand therapy

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Biofeedback trainingOther

    The target of additional biofeedback training is to provide hints which are related to the essential aspects during hand therapy such as the stress on the tissue and the distance of tendon gliding.

Study groups in NCT06189235
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
System development: Validation for patientsNo interventionNo intervention. The patients will receive one time of MRI and three times of ultrasound evaluation on the injured area, each evaluaitons will be done by two to three days interval.
System development: Building dataset from healthy subjectsNo interventionNo intervention. The healthy subjects will receive one time of ultrasound evaluation on the dominant hand, the different part and different axis in dominant hand will be assessed in types of images or films for building the dataset.
System application: Understanding the recovery patterns in patientsNo interventionNo intervention. The patients will receive three times of ultrasound evaluation on the injured area and hand function assessments, each evaluaitons will be done by two weeks interval.
System application: Biofeedback trainingExperimentalThe program last for one month. In this program, the patients receive traditional rehabilitation protocol assigned from original hospital or therapist. Also, ultrasound evaluation and hand function assessment will be performed at pre-test, one follow-up test and post-test, which will be done with two weeks interval. For this biofeedback training group, the therapist and patients will be asked to use the hint recommanded by modular system to assist the rehabilitation excepting the traditional routine at least two times a week.
Receives: Other: Biofeedback training
System application: Traditional trainingNo interventionThe program last for one month. In this program, the patients receive traditional rehabilitation protocol assigned from original hospital or therapist. Also, ultrasound evaluation and hand function assessment will be performed at pre-test, one follow-up test and post-test, which will be done with two weeks interval.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change in tissue characteristics - Ultrasonography platform - Hand Injuries Group (System development) - Baseline

    An ultrasonography platform and different installed modes will be used to gather the images from affected and unaffected hand of patients with hand injuries. These data will be collected three times in hand injuries group to know how will the tissue change between different time points.

    Measured: Baseline, 2-3 days after baseline, 4-5 days after baseline

  2. Change from Baseline tissue characteristics at 2-3 days - Ultrasonography platform - Hand Injuries Group (System development) - 2-3 days after baseline

    An ultrasonography platform and different installed modes will be used to gather the images from affected and unaffected hand of patients with hand injuries. These data will be collected three times in hand injuries group to know how will the tissue change between different time points.

    Measured: Baseline, 2-3 days after baseline, 4-5 days after baseline

  3. Change from Baseline tissue characteristics at 4-5 days - Ultrasonography platform - Hand Injuries Group (System development) - 4-5 days after baseline

    An ultrasonography platform and different installed modes will be used to gather the images from affected and unaffected hand of patients with hand injuries. These data will be collected three times in hand injuries group to know how will the tissue change between different time points.

    Measured: Baseline, 2-3 days after baseline, 4-5 days after baseline

  4. Ultrasonography platform - Healthy Group - Baseline

    An ultrasonography platform and different installed modes will be used to gather the images and films from dominant hand of healthy adults for building the dataset.

    Measured: Baseline

  5. Change in tissue characteristics - Ultrasonography platform - Hand Injuries Group (System application) - Baseline

    An ultrasonography platform and different installed modes will be used to gather the images from affected and unaffected hand of patients with hand injuries. These data will be collected three times in hand injuries group to know how will the tissue change between different time points.

    Measured: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline

  6. Change from Baseline tissue characteristics at 2 weeks - Ultrasonography platform - Hand Injuries Group (System application) - 2 weeks after baseline

    An ultrasonography platform and different installed modes will be used to gather the images from affected and unaffected hand of patients with hand injuries. These data will be collected three times in hand injuries group to know how will the tissue change between different time points.

    Measured: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline

  7. Change from Baseline tissue characteristics at 4 weeks - Ultrasonography platform - Hand Injuries Group (System application) - 4 weeks after baseline

    An ultrasonography platform and different installed modes will be used to gather the images from affected and unaffected hand of patients with hand injuries. These data will be collected three times in hand injuries group to know how will the tissue change between different time points.

    Measured: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline

  8. Change in joint ROM - Goniometer - Hand Injuries Group (System application) - Baseline

    The goniometer will be used to measure the range of motion (ROM) in the affected and affected finger.

    Measured: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline

  9. Change from Baseline joint ROM at 2 weeks - Goniometer - Hand Injuries Group (System application) - 2 weeks after baseline

    The goniometer will be used to measure the range of motion (ROM) in the affected and affected finger.

    Measured: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline

  10. Change from Baseline joint ROM at 4 weeks - Goniometer - Hand Injuries Group (System application) - 4 weeks after baseline

    The goniometer will be used to measure the range of motion (ROM) in the affected and affected finger.

    Measured: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline

  11. Change in single digit force - Force sensors - Hand Injuries Group (System application) - Baseline

    A force sensor will be used to collect the single digit force data in affected and unaffected finger.

    Measured: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline

  12. Change from Baseline single digit force at 2 weeks - Force sensors - Hand Injuries Group (System application) - 2 weeks after baseline

    A force sensor will be used to collect the single digit force data in affected and unaffected finger.

    Measured: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline

  13. Change from Baseline single digit force at 4 weeks - Force sensors - Hand Injuries Group (System application) - 4 weeks after baseline

    A force sensor will be used to collect the single digit force data in affected and unaffected finger.

    Measured: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline

  14. Change in grip and pinch force - Hand dynamometer - Hand Injuries Group (System application) - Baseline

    Hand dynamometer will be used to measure the grip strength and pinch strength.

    Measured: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline

  15. Change from Baseline grip and pinch force at 2 weeks - Hand dynamometer - Hand Injuries Group (System application) - 2 weeks after baseline

    Hand dynamometer will be used to measure the grip strength and pinch strength.

    Measured: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline

  16. Change from Baseline grip and pinch force at 4 weeks - Hand dynamometer - Hand Injuries Group (System application) - 4 weeks after baseline

    Hand dynamometer will be used to measure the grip strength and pinch strength.

    Measured: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline

  17. Change in hand dexterity - Purdue pegboard test - Hand Injuries Group (System application) - Baseline

    The Purdue pegboard test will be used to test the unimanual and bimanual manipulation versus hand dexterity.

    Measured: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline

  18. Change from Baseline hand dexterity at 2 weeks - Purdue pegboard test - Hand Injuries Group (System application) - 2 weeks after baseline

    The Purdue pegboard test will be used to test the unimanual and bimanual manipulation versus hand dexterity.

    Measured: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline

  19. Change from Baseline hand dexterity at 4 weeks - Purdue pegboard test - Hand Injuries Group (System application) - 4 weeks after baseline

    The Purdue pegboard test will be used to test the unimanual and bimanual manipulation versus hand dexterity.

    Measured: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline

  20. Change in perspective hand function - Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand - Hand Injuries Group (System application) - Baseline

    The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) is a questionnaire, which will be used to evaluate disorders and measure disability of the upper extremities and monitor change or function over time.

    Measured: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline

  21. Change from Baseline perspective hand function at 2 weeks - Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand - Hand Injuries Group (System application) - 2 weeks after baseline

    The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) is a questionnaire, which will be used to evaluate disorders and measure disability of the upper extremities and monitor change or function over time.

    Measured: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline

  22. Change from Baseline perspective hand function at 4 weeks - Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand - Hand Injuries Group (System application) - 4 weeks after baseline

    The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) is a questionnaire, which will be used to evaluate disorders and measure disability of the upper extremities and monitor change or function over time.

    Measured: Baseline, 2 weeks after baseline, 4 weeks after baseline

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted3 Jan 2024
  2. Study start28 Jun 2023
  3. Primary completion26 Apr 2024 (estimated)
  4. Study completion31 Jul 2024 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
149 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06189235
Sponsor's protocol ID
B-ER-111-012
Status last verified
Jun 2023
First submitted
23 Jun 2023
Last updated
3 Jan 2024
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Biofeedback training in people with Health Adults and Patients With Traumatic Hand Injury, run by National Cheng-Kung University Hospital at 1 site in Taiwan.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 5 inclusion and 5 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Jan 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Taiwan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Li-Chieh Kuo, Ph. D. (886-62353535 ext. 5908, jkkuo@mail.ncku.edu.tw), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change in tissue characteristics - Ultrasonography platform - Hand Injuries Group (System development) - Baseline (time frame: Baseline, 2-3 days after baseline, 4-5 days after baseline). The study lists 22 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Jan 2024.

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