The Impact of EMG-Triggered Electrical Stimulation of Extensor Muscles on Functional Status Following Median and/or Ulnar Nerve Repairs: A Single-Blind, Randomized Controlled Study
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 尚未招募
- 入组人数
- 26
- 主要终点
- Manual muscle test
研究概览
简要总结
Immobilization following median and/or ulnar nerve repairs results in strength loss in the wrist and finger extensor muscles. Given the critical importance of wrist extension for functional grip, this condition significantly restricts hand functions. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the effects of EMG-triggered electrical stimulation applied to the wrist and finger extensors, in addition to conventional physiotherapy, on functional outcomes in patients undergoing median and/or ulnar nerve repair, with the objective of restoring extensor muscle weakness induced by immobilization.
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 (Outcomes Assessor)
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 65 Years（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Intact communication skills
- •No prior history of neurological, orthopedic, rheumatologic, or metabolic diseases affecting the involved extremity
排除标准
- •Presence of concomitant central nervous system involvement
- •Pregnancy
- •Patients with cardiac pacemakers
- •Patients with cardiac arrhythmias
- •Patients with epilepsy
研究组 & 干预措施
EMG-triggered electrical stimulation group
干预措施: EMG-triggered electrical stimulation (Other)
Conventional physiotherapy group
干预措施: Conventional physiotherapy group (Other)
结局指标
主要结局
Manual muscle test
时间窗: At 12 and 24 weeks after surgery.
次要结局
- Gross and fine grip strength measurements by hand dynamometry and pinch gauge (kg)(At 12 and 24 weeks after surgery.)
- Assessment of hand function via Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire(At 12 and 24 weeks after surgery)
研究者
UMUT ERASLAN
Assistant Professor
Pamukkale University