Distal Radius Fracture FixationNCT07081113
Study Comparing Cyriax Mobilization and Muscle Energy Techniques for Improving Arm Function in People Recovering From Surgery for Distal Radius (Wrist) Fractures
A study testing Cyriax Mobilization and Muscle Energy Technique (MET) in people with Distal Radius Fracture Fixation and Stiffness of Hand, Not Elsewhere Classified, run by University of Lahore at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
This study aims to compare the effects of Cyriax Mobilization and Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) on functional recovery in patients who have undergone surgical fixation of distal radius fractures. A total of 76 participants between 18 and 40 years old will be randomly assigned to two groups. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 40 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Distal Radius Fracture Fixation, Stiffness of Hand, Not Elsewhere Classified
- What is being tested?
- Cyriax Mobilization and Muscle Energy Technique (MET)
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 76 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 1 Sep 2025to 30 Sep 2025
- 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 18 to 40 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Patients aged 18 to 40 years.
- Both male and female participants.
- Patients in the post-operative phase (4-5 weeks after distal radius fracture fixation).
- Patients with post-operative wrist stiffness and limited range of motion.
Who cannot join
- Open wounds at the fracture site or other fracture complications.
- History of previous fracture in the same limb.
- Comorbid conditions affecting hand function (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis).
- Neurological deficits (e.g., wrist drop, carpal tunnel syndrome) Pregnancy
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Cyriax Mobilization in Comparison With Muscle Energy Techniques on Functional Recovery Following Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures.
This study aims to compare the effects of Cyriax Mobilization and Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) on functional recovery in patients who have undergone surgical fixation of distal radius fractures. A total of 76 participants between 18 and 40 years old will be randomly assigned to two groups. One group will receive Cyriax Mobilization with conventional therapy, while the other will receive METs with conventional therapy. Treatment will last four weeks with three sessions per week. Researchers will measure grip strength, pain levels, range of motion, and functional ability using standard assessment tools. The goal is to determine which therapy is more effective in improving hand and wrist function after surgery.
- Being tested
- Cyriax Mobilization, Muscle Energy Technique (MET)
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Cyriax MobilizationOther
Deep transverse friction massage applied to the wrist and forearm muscles, 3 sessions/week for 4 weeks, along with TENS and hot packs.
Muscle Energy Technique (MET)Other
Isometric contractions performed against therapist resistance to improve range of motion and reduce pain, 3 sessions/week for 4 weeks.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group A - Cyriax Mobilization | Experimental | Participants in this group will receive Cyriax Mobilization along with conventional physical therapy and radiocarpal mobilization. Receives: Other: Cyriax Mobilization |
| Group B - Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) | Experimental | Participants in this group will receive Muscle Energy Techniques (reciprocal inhibition method) along with conventional physical therapy and radiocarpal mobilization. Receives: Other: Muscle Energy Technique (MET) |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pain intensity
pain intensity, was measured using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS, 0-10), with 0 denoting no pain and 10 denoting the most severe pain.
Measured: Baseline, Week 2, Week 4
Secondary outcomes (3)
grip strength
measured using dynamometer.
Measured: baseline, week 2, week 4.
functional disability
functional disability assessed with the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) questionnaire (0-100).
Measured: baseline, week 2, week 4.
ROM
wrist range of motion (ROM) comprising flexion, extension, radial deviation, ulnar deviation, pronation, and supination measured with a standard goniometer (degrees)
Measured: baseline, week 2, week 4.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted23 Jul 2025
- Study start1 Sep 2025
- Primary completion30 Sep 2025
- Study completion30 Sep 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Distal Radius Fracture FixationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- 76 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Lahore
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07081113
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Cyrixmob
- Status last verified
- Mar 2025
- First submitted
- 14 Jul 2025
- Last updated
- 30 Jun 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 Jun 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Cyriax Mobilization in Comparison With Muscle Energy Techniques on Functional Recovery Following Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07081113
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Cyrixmob
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 76 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of LahoreUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 30 Sep 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Sep 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 23 Jul 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study aims to compare the effects of Cyriax Mobilization and Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) on functional recovery in patients who have undergone surgical fixation of distal radius fractures. A total of 76 participants between 18 and 40 years old will be randomly assigned to two groups. One group will receive Cyriax Mobilization with conventional therapy, while the other will receive METs with conventional therapy. Treatment will last four weeks with three sessions per week. Researchers will measure grip strength, pain levels, range of motion, and functional ability using standard assessment tools. The goal is to determine which therapy is more effective in improving hand and wrist function after surgery.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group A - Cyriax Mobilization | Experimental | Other: Cyriax MobilizationParticipants in this group will receive Cyriax Mobilization along with conventional physical therapy and radiocarpal mobilization. |
| Group B - Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) | Experimental | Other: Muscle Energy Technique (MET)Participants in this group will receive Muscle Energy Techniques (reciprocal inhibition method) along with conventional physical therapy and radiocarpal mobilization. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 40 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Patients aged 18 to 40 years.
- Both male and female participants.
- Patients in the post-operative phase (4-5 weeks after distal radius fracture fixation).
- Patients with post-operative wrist stiffness and limited range of motion.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Open wounds at the fracture site or other fracture complications.
- History of previous fracture in the same limb.
- Comorbid conditions affecting hand function (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis).
- Neurological deficits (e.g., wrist drop, carpal tunnel syndrome) Pregnancy
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Cyriax MobilizationDeep transverse friction massage applied to the wrist and forearm muscles, 3 sessions/week for 4 weeks, along with TENS and hot packs. | Other | Group A - Cyriax Mobilization |
| Muscle Energy Technique (MET)Isometric contractions performed against therapist resistance to improve range of motion and reduce pain, 3 sessions/week for 4 weeks. | Other | Group B - Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) |
Primary outcome
Pain intensity
Time frame: Baseline, Week 2, Week 4
pain intensity, was measured using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS, 0-10), with 0 denoting no pain and 10 denoting the most severe pain.
3 secondary outcomes
grip strength
Time frame: baseline, week 2, week 4.
functional disability
Time frame: baseline, week 2, week 4.
ROM
Time frame: baseline, week 2, week 4.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 30 Jun 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Cyriax Mobilization and Muscle Energy Technique (MET) in people with Distal Radius Fracture Fixation and Stiffness of Hand, Not Elsewhere Classified, run by University of Lahore at 1 site in Pakistan.
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 4 inclusion and 4 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Jun 2026. 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 Pakistan. 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?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Pain intensity (time frame: Baseline, Week 2, Week 4). 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 30 Jun 2026.