Clinical trials: Hands-on Technique
Suture Techniques, Training Effectiveness
Online vs. In-Person Suturing Training: A Non-Inferiority Randomized Controlled Trial in a Low-Resource Setting
The goal of this clinical trial is to assess whether online suturing training is non-inferior to in-person training in developing suturing skills among medical students at Yarmouk University in a low-resource setting.
- Conditions
- Suture Techniques, Training Effectiveness, Online Education, Student Education
- Trial name
- RCT (NCT07038525)
- Testing
- Suturing training
- Where
- Jordan
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Diala Burjak
Stroke, Upper Extremity Paresis
Improving Arm and Hand Functions in Chronic Stroke (CIHR 2012-2015)
Improving arm and hand function after stroke has been difficult to achieve within the rehabilitation service provided in the acute stage often due to the limited resource in health care.
- Trial name
- NCT01721668
- Testing
- Music Supported Rehabilitation, Conventional Upper Extremity Therapy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Baycrest
Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Nosocomial Infection
Easy Hands: Impact of a 3-Step Versus WHO 6-Step Hand Hygiene Technique on Healthcare-Associated Infections in Intensive Care and Hospitalization Units.
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) remain a major cause of morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs worldwide. Hand hygiene is the cornerstone of infection prevention; however, adherence to the full WHO 6-step hand hygiene…
- Trial name
- EASY HANDS (NCT07593417)
- Testing
- 3-Step Hand Hygiene Technique, WHO 6-Step Hand Hygiene Technique
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 1,027 people
- Sponsor
- Fundación Clínica Shaio
Cerebrovascular Accident, Hemiplegia
The Effect of Different Schedules of Functional Task Practice for Improving Hand and Arm Function After Stroke
The first purpose of this study is to determine how often people should practice motor skills to best improve the ability to use the affected arm and hand after stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT00361660
- Testing
- functional task practice - distributed, functional task practice - condensed
- Sponsor
- US Department of Veterans Affairs
Grip Strength, Hand Function
The Effects of Scapular Taping Techniques on Grip Strength and Hand Function
This study aims to investigate the effects of different types of taping applied to the scapular region on grip strength and hand function.
- Trial name
- NCT06683196
- Testing
- Kinesio Taping, Rigid Taping
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 59 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University
Postoperative Delirium, Postoperative Recovery in Elderly Patients
Recovery After Upper Extrimety Surgery
The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to determine whether Bispectral Index (BIS)-guided general anesthesia improves postoperative cognitive recovery and overall quality of recovery in adults undergoing elective hand or…
- Conditions
- Postoperative Delirium, Postoperative Recovery in Elderly Patients, Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction (POCD)
- Trial name
- Recovery (NCT07714928)
- Testing
- BIS-Guided General Anesthesia, Clinically Guided General Anesthesia
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 112 people
- Sponsor
- Region Örebro County
Spinal Deformity
Pedicle Screw Positioning With MySpine vs Free Hand Technique
Randomized clinical study in order to evaluate the accuracy of pedicle screw positioning during spine surgery performed with MySpine patient match positioning guide or Free hand technique.
- Trial name
- NCT03369158
- Testing
- patient specific pedicle screw positioning guide, Free hand technique pedicle screw positioning, MUST pedicle screw
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Medacta International SA
Pediatric Hematology, Pediatric Oncology
Effect of Hand Puppet and Squeeze Toys on IV Placement in Pediatric Oncology Patients
This randomized controlled trial investigates hand puppet and squeeze toy techniques to reduce fear, emotional distress, and procedure time, and improve IV catheter placement success in 90 pediatric hematology-oncology patients…
- Trial name
- NCT07493018
- Testing
- Performing a Hand Puppet to Music, Hand Squeezing Soft Toy (Squishy)
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Akdeniz University
Endotracheal Aspiration, Pain
The Effect of Hand Massage on Endotracheal Suctioning Pain and Hemodynamic Parameters
Endotracheal suctioning (ETS) is one of the most frequently applied care procedures in intensive care units in patients with artificial airway and mechanical ventilation.
- Conditions
- Endotracheal Aspiration, Pain, Reflexology, Massage
- Trial name
- NCT05750524
- Testing
- reflexology hand massage, classical hand massage
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Dokuz Eylul University
Preoperative Fear, Emotional Distress
Comparing Storybooks and Hand Puppets to Reduce Fear in Children Undergoing Day Surgery
Summary The aim of this study is to see if storybooks or hand puppets help reduce fear in children before outpatient surgery. Researchers want to find out which of these two methods works better to help children feel calmer and…
- Trial name
- NCT07430995
- Testing
- Storybook Group, Hand Puppet Group, Control Group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 99 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Muş Alparslan University
Hand Hygiene
Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) of 6 Versus 3 Steps for Hand Hygiene
The aim is to compare the effectiveness of the 6 step hand rub technique versus 3 step hand rub technique in hand coverage and in reducing bacterial contamination on the hands of healthcare workers in practice.
- Trial name
- SHoRT (NCT02396836)
- Testing
- 6 step technique, 3 step technique
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Glasgow Caledonian University
Dementia
Hand Grasping Techniques on Eliciting the Grasp Reflex in Patients With Dementia
In this study, the investigators will determine the difference between the two techniques used to elicit the grasp response in patients with frontal lobe dysfunction, primarily in dementia patients versus control patients.
- Trial name
- GRASP (NCT02925273)
- Testing
- palmar grasp without dorsal stimulation, standard palmar grasp test with dorsal stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Rowan University
Hamstring Shortness, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Effect of Specific Versus General Hamstring Stretch on Clinical Outcomes in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
This randomized, Single-blind, parallel-group trial will compare the effects of three hamstring stretching interventions-general hamstring Muscle Energy Technique (MET), medial hamstring MET, and lateral hamstring MET-each…
- Conditions
- Hamstring Shortness, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Hamstring Flexibility, Patellofemoral Pain (PFPS)
- Trial name
- PFPS (NCT07013617)
- Testing
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Device, Strength exercises for lower limb, Hamstring Stretch Muscle Energy Technique(MET) (General )
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Increased Production of Tears
Will a Hands on Technique Applied to the Face Increase the Tear Production in Participants
The goal of this interventional study is to learn if a hands on technique will increase tear production in patients aged 45 and younger, without a history of eye issues.
- Trial name
- NCT07632183
- Testing
- sphenopalatine ganglion release
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Surgical Scrubbing, Surgical Site Infection
Surgical Hand Scrubbing Methods and the Duration of Scrubbing Time
Surgical hand scrubbing is the removal of transient flora and reduction of permanent flora as much as possible before any sterile gloves are worn before any surgical intervention.
- Trial name
- NCT04579705
- Testing
- Using a brush
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 212 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gulhane Tip Fakultesi
Professional Role, Interprofessional Education
Self-guided vs Traditional Instructor-led Learning for Medical Device Training
The aim of this study project is to clarify whether defined practical application skills are learned by anesthesiology specialists through a self-directed learning program with learning videos and a hands-on exercise station…
- Conditions
- Professional Role, Interprofessional Education, Simulation Training, Learning Problem
- Trial name
- EVALUATING (NCT05530382)
- Testing
- self-guided learning
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 224 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern
Shoulder Dystocia
Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills (OSATS) Evaluation of Shoulder Dystocia Management
This trial tests whether hands-on training is superior to expert demonstration regarding the management of shoulder dystocia (stuck shoulder) during delivery on a training model.
- Trial name
- NCT01618565
- Testing
- Hands-On Training, Demonstration
- Where
- 2 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 203 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Clemens Tempfer
Preventive Oral Health
Oral Health Training Program for Pediatric Residents
The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of the addition of hands on training by a pediatric dentist on the pediatric residents skills, confidence, opinions and practice related to preventive oral health.
- Trial name
- NCT00846066
- Testing
- Hands on training, Web based training
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Gingival Recession
Impact of Root Surface Conditioning With Erythritol Air Polishing and Hand Instrumentation on Recession Coverage Using the Modified Tunnel Technique and Subepithelial Connective Tissue Graft.
This study aims to evaluate whether the method of root surface preparation influences surgical outcomes. It will assess whether manual root instrumentation can be replaced by a less invasive erythritol air-polishing technique.
- Trial name
- NCT07403006
- Testing
- Erythritol Air-Polishing, Manual Root Instrumentation
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Warsaw
Chronic Kidney Disease Associated Pruritus
Effect of Hand Massage on Chronic Kidney Disease Associated Pruritus in Patients Receiving Hemodialysis
Chronic Kidney Disease-Associated Pruritus (CKD-aP) affects about 25% of Swiss hemodialysis patients, most with moderate to severe itching. It negatively impacts sleep, quality of life, and survival.
- Trial name
- MADRID (NCT07312916)
- Testing
- Hand-massage
- Where
- 4 sites in Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- University of Applied Sciences of Western Switzerland