Comparison of the Effects of Motor and Sensory Exercises on Hand Functions in Healthy Young Adults
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 80
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- Hand Dexterity (Moberg Pick-Up Test) Hand Dexterity (Moberg Pick-Up Test) Hand Dexterity (Moberg Pick-Up Test)
研究概览
简要总结
This project will compare the effectiveness of sensory and motor exercises used in clinical settings for healthy young adults. This approach will allow the investigators to evaluate the impact of these exercises on hand functions.
The study plans to include 80 healthy young adults aged 18-25. After providing participants with information about the study's purpose, written informed consent will be obtained to confirm voluntary participation. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: "sensory exercise," "motor exercise," and "sensory and motor exercise." The effects on muscle reaction time and hand skills for the dominant hands will be evaluated before and after the exercises.
详细描述
Hand functions occupy a significant place in the functional activities of daily life. Therefore, impairments in wrist function can severely impact daily activities and quality of life. Hand rehabilitation includes various methods aimed at improving hand functions for treating numerous conditions affecting the wrist. However, it has been determined that treatments targeting both motor and sensory functions should be used together to enhance functionality. For this purpose, this project will compare the effectiveness of sensory and motor exercises used in clinical settings in healthy young adults, allowing investigators to evaluate their impact on hand functions.
The study will include 80 healthy young adults aged 18-25. After participants are informed about the study's purpose, written informed consent will be obtained to confirm voluntary participation. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: "sensory exercise," "motor exercise," and "sensory and motor exercise." The effects on muscle reaction time and hand skills for the dominant hand will be evaluated before and after the exercises. Data from the study will be analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25.0. Demographic characteristics of participants will be expressed as arithmetic mean ± standard deviation and percentages. The normal distribution of data will be examined using visual (histogram and probability plots) and analytical methods (Kolmogorov-Smirnov/Shapiro-Wilk tests). Pre- and post-evaluations within groups will be assessed using the student-t test, and intergroup comparisons will be evaluated with the student-t test if data follows a normal distribution, or with the Mann-Whitney U test if not. A p-value of <0.05 will be considered statistically significant.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Treatment
- 盲法
- Single (Participant)
盲法说明
This study will employ single masking, where participants will be unaware of their specific group assignment (motor, sensory, or combined motor-sensory exercise groups) to minimize bias. Researchers will know the group assignments to ensure correct administration of interventions, but participants will remain blinded to the type of intervention they receive.
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 25 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Having the ability to verbally communicate to answer questions
- •Willingness to participate in the study
- •Having read and signed the informed consent form
排除标准
- •Having joint movement restriction in the upper extremity
- •Presence of skin injury or scarring on the hand or wrist
- •History of surgery on the upper extremity
- •Having an orthopedic problem in the upper extremity
- •Having a rheumatic disease
- •Having a neurological condition in the upper extremity
- •Having a severe mental or cognitive impairment
研究组 & 干预措施
Motor Exercise Group
Participants in this group will receive motor exercises targeting the wrist, including active range of motion exercises (flexion, extension, ulnar, radial deviation, and finger flexion) and nerve mobilization exercises (medial, radial, and ulnar nerves). These exercises aim to improve motor function in the wrist and hand.
干预措施: Motor Exercise Program (Behavioral)
Sensory Exercise Group
This group will engage in sensory exercises designed to enhance sensory awareness in the hand and wrist. Exercises will include interaction with varied textures (such as sand and sensory balls), different fabrics (fur, satin, linen), and multisensory foam gels. The goal is to improve sensory function and tactile discrimination.
干预措施: Motor Exercise Program (Behavioral)
Sensory Exercise Group
This group will engage in sensory exercises designed to enhance sensory awareness in the hand and wrist. Exercises will include interaction with varied textures (such as sand and sensory balls), different fabrics (fur, satin, linen), and multisensory foam gels. The goal is to improve sensory function and tactile discrimination.
干预措施: Sensory Exercise Group (Behavioral)
Combined Motor and Sensory Exercise Group
Arm Description: Participants in this group will perform both motor and sensory exercises as described for the first two groups. By combining motor and sensory interventions, this group aims to improve both motor skills and sensory awareness in the wrist and hand, potentially enhancing overall hand function more effectively.
干预措施: Combined Motor and Sensory Exercise Group (Behavioral)
control
The control group did not receive any additional treatments during the study period, allowing for a clear comparison between the experimental group and the baseline conditions.
结局指标
主要结局
Hand Dexterity (Moberg Pick-Up Test) Hand Dexterity (Moberg Pick-Up Test) Hand Dexterity (Moberg Pick-Up Test)
时间窗: immediately after the intervention
This measure will evaluate hand dexterity and functional hand skills using the Moberg Pick-Up Test. Participants will be asked to place various objects into a container using both their dominant and non-dominant hands, with and without visual cues. The time taken for each attempt will be recorded, and the best score from three trials will be used to assess dexterity. Measurements are recorded in seconds, where lower scores indicate better hand dexterity. Scale Range: No minimum or maximum value in seconds (lower time indicates better dexterity). Interpretation: Lower times signify better outcomes, as they reflect quicker and more coordinated hand movements in completing the task.
次要结局
- Muscle Reaction Time(immediately after the intervention)
- Grip Strength (Measured Using Jamar Electronic Dynamometer)(immediately after the intervention)
研究者
Gamze Demircioğlu
Asst. Prof. Dr.
Atlas University