Hand InjuriesNCT07388303
Perceived Ability and Hand Function
An observational study of Hand Injuries and Forearm Injuries, run by Pamukkale University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Patient-reported outcome measures, which are subjective by nature, need to be correlated with clinician-administered professional measurements as a further step toward expanding their clinical utility. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Hand Injuries, Forearm Injuries
- What is being tested?
- Questionnaire and Physical Exam
- How many people
- 34 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 6 Jan 2025to 31 May 2026
- How long will I take part?
- 12 Weeks
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 65 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Patients treated conservatively or surgically in the orthopedics clinic due to hand-forearm injuries
Who may be able to join
- Having sustained a hand and/or forearm injury and/or having undergone surgery related to this injury.
- Being voluntary to participate in the study.
Who cannot join
- Patients with concomitant central nervous system involvement.
- Patients with a history of previous injury to the same extremity.
- Patients with rheumatological disorders.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Pamukkale University
Denizli, 20170
Umut Eraslan, +905444126520, ueraslan@pau.edu.tr
About this study
Official title: The Relationship Between Perceived Manual Ability and Functional Measurements in Patients With Hand-Forearm Injuries
Patient-reported outcome measures, which are subjective by nature, need to be correlated with clinician-administered professional measurements as a further step toward expanding their clinical utility. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between perceived manual dexterity and functional measurements in patients with hand-forearm injuries.
- Conditions
- Hand Injuries, Forearm Injuries
- Being tested
- Questionnaire and Physical Exam
- Keywords
- hand forearm injuries, perceived manual ability, functional measurements
- Medical subject headings
- Hand Injuries, Forearm Injuries
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Questionnaire and Physical ExamOther
The Modified Hand Injury Severity Score is used to determine the severity level of patients' injuries. At the 6th and 12th weeks following the injury or surgery, patients are administered the Manual Ability Measure-36 questionnaire, and the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test and Nine-Hole Peg Test are performed. Additionally, the grip strength of the subjects is evaluated at the 12th week.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Patients treated conservatively or surgically in the orthopedics clinic due to hand-forearm injuries | Not described Receives: Other: Questionnaire and Physical Exam |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
The Modified Hand Injury Severity Score
It is a four-component scoring system developed to determine the severity of hand and forearm injuries: integumentary (skin and nail), skeletal (bone and ligament), motor (tendon), and neurovascular (nerve and vascular). The total score is obtained by summing the scores of all components and is classified into four categories: minor (<20), moderate (21-50), severe (51-100), and major (>101) injury.
Measured: At baseline
Manual Ability Measure-36
It is a self-report questionnaire specifically developed to measure hand dexterity. It is an outcome measure that reflects patients' perceived functional hand use or their ability to perform activities of daily living. Higher scores indicate higher levels of function.
Measured: At the 6th and 12th weeks following injury or surgery
The Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test
It consists of seven subtests: writing, turning over cards, picking up small common objects, simulated feeding, stacking checkers, moving light objects, and moving heavy objects.
Measured: At the 6th and 12th weeks following injury or surgery
The Nine-Hole Peg Test
It is a simple, rapid, and manual dexterity test with proven validity and reliability. It is particularly sensitive to changes in upper extremity performance.
Measured: At the 6th and 12th weeks following injury or surgery
Gross and fine grip strength
These measurements are performed according to the procedure recommended by the American Society of Hand Therapists.
Measured: At the 6th and 12th weeks following injury or surgery
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted5 Feb 2026
- Study start6 Jan 2025
- Primary completion31 May 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion31 May 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Hand InjuriesStudies 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 34 participants (estimated)
- Target duration
- 12 Weeks
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Pamukkale University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, UMUT ERASLAN, Pamukkale University
- Investigators
- Umut Eraslan, Principal investigator, Pamukkale University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07388303
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- E-60116787-020-125116
- Status last verified
- Apr 2026
- First submitted
- 28 Jan 2026
- Last updated
- 14 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Publications
Rallon CR, Chen CC. Relationship between performance-based and self-reported assessment of hand function. Am J Occup Ther. 2008 Sep-Oct;62(5):574-9. doi: 10.5014/ajot.62.5.574.
PubMed 18826018Chen CC, Bode RK. Psychometric validation of the Manual Ability Measure-36 (MAM-36) in patients with neurologic and musculoskeletal disorders. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2010 Mar;91(3):414-20. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2009.11.012.
PubMed 20298833
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 14 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Relationship Between Perceived Manual Ability and Functional Measurements in Patients With Hand-Forearm Injuries
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07388303
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- E-60116787-020-125116
- Conditions
- Hand Injuries, Forearm Injuries
- Keywords
- hand forearm injuries, perceived manual ability, functional measurements
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 34 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Pamukkale UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 6 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 May 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 May 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 5 Feb 2026 (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.
Patient-reported outcome measures, which are subjective by nature, need to be correlated with clinician-administered professional measurements as a further step toward expanding their clinical utility. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between perceived manual dexterity and functional measurements in patients with hand-forearm injuries.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Target follow-up
- 12 Weeks
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Patients treated conservatively or surgically in the orthopedics clinic due to hand-forearm injuries | – | Other: Questionnaire and Physical Exam |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Patients treated conservatively or surgically in the orthopedics clinic due to hand-forearm injuries
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Having sustained a hand and/or forearm injury and/or having undergone surgery related to this injury.
- Being voluntary to participate in the study.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Patients with concomitant central nervous system involvement.
- Patients with a history of previous injury to the same extremity.
- Patients with rheumatological disorders.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Questionnaire and Physical ExamThe Modified Hand Injury Severity Score is used to determine the severity level of patients' injuries. At the 6th and 12th weeks following the injury or surgery, patients are administered the Manual Ability Measure-36 questionnaire, and the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test and Nine-Hole Peg Test are performed. Additionally, the grip strength of the subjects is evaluated at the 12th week. | Other | Patients treated conservatively or surgically in the orthopedics clinic due to hand-forearm injuries |
Primary outcome
The Modified Hand Injury Severity Score
Time frame: At baseline
It is a four-component scoring system developed to determine the severity of hand and forearm injuries: integumentary (skin and nail), skeletal (bone and ligament), motor (tendon), and neurovascular (nerve and vascular). The total score is obtained by summing the scores of all components and is classified into four categories: minor (<20), moderate (21-50), severe (51-100), and major (>101) injury.
Manual Ability Measure-36
Time frame: At the 6th and 12th weeks following injury or surgery
It is a self-report questionnaire specifically developed to measure hand dexterity. It is an outcome measure that reflects patients' perceived functional hand use or their ability to perform activities of daily living. Higher scores indicate higher levels of function.
The Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test
Time frame: At the 6th and 12th weeks following injury or surgery
It consists of seven subtests: writing, turning over cards, picking up small common objects, simulated feeding, stacking checkers, moving light objects, and moving heavy objects.
The Nine-Hole Peg Test
Time frame: At the 6th and 12th weeks following injury or surgery
It is a simple, rapid, and manual dexterity test with proven validity and reliability. It is particularly sensitive to changes in upper extremity performance.
Gross and fine grip strength
Time frame: At the 6th and 12th weeks following injury or surgery
These measurements are performed according to the procedure recommended by the American Society of Hand Therapists.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 14 Apr 2026.
- Background: PubMed 18826018Rallon CR, Chen CC. Relationship between performance-based and self-reported assessment of hand function. Am J Occup Ther. 2008 Sep-Oct;62(5):574-9. doi: 10.5014/ajot.62.5.574.
- Background: PubMed 20298833Chen CC, Bode RK. Psychometric validation of the Manual Ability Measure-36 (MAM-36) in patients with neurologic and musculoskeletal disorders. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2010 Mar;91(3):414-20. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2009.11.012.
- 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.
Umut Eraslan principal investigator
Pamukkale University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Hand Injuries and Forearm Injuries, run by Pamukkale University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 2 inclusion and 3 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Apr 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact UMUT ERASLAN (+905444126520, ueraslan@pau.edu.tr), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
The Modified Hand Injury Severity Score (time frame: At baseline). The study lists 5 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07388303, which also lists 2 linked publications.
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 14 Apr 2026.