The Effectiveness Of Single Joint Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL-SJ) Robotic Exoskeleton Therapy In Improving Functional Outcomes Among Workers With Wrist Fractures: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Wrist Fractures; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders; Injuries and Accidents - Fractures

• Registration Number: ACTRN12622000413729
• Lead Sponsor: Chai Siaw Chui

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2022-03-10
• Last Update Posted: 14 March 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 42

Inclusion Criteria

a. SOCSO insured Malaysian workers who are on medical leave; have not returned to work; and receiving rehabilitation program at SOCSO Tun Razak Rehabilitation Centre, Melaka

b. Wrist fracture involving individual or combined distal radius, distal ulna, distal radioulnar, radiocarpal joint

c. Extraarticular fracture, partial articular fracture, and/or complete articular
fracture

Exclusion Criteria

a. Aged below 18 years old or above 60 years old (based on SOCSO scheme)
b. Multiple limbs or bodily fractures in addition to wrist fracture
c. Carpal bone involvement
d. Associated peripheral nerve or/and tendon injuries to the affected upper limb
e. Associated neurological conditions related to the central nervous system
f. Cognitive impairment or psychiatric condition
g. Severe and uncontrolled medical conditions e.g. cardiovascular disorders, respiratory disorders, cancer
h. Cardiac pacemaker
i. Skin disorders e.g. eczema, psoriasis, open would etc. of the affected forearm and hand that prevent electrode placements
j. Severe contracture of the affected wrist joint
k. Forearm size that is not fit to wear the Single Joint Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL-SJ) robotic exoskeleton

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified