Clinical trial NCT06679361: Effects of Motor and Sensory Exercises on Hand Functions
Official title: Comparison of the Effects of Motor and Sensory Exercises on Hand Functions in Healthy Young Adults
Study type: INTERVENTIONAL
Overall status: COMPLETED
Phase: NA
Conditions: Motor Function; Retardation
Keywords: hand function
sensory
motor
exercise training
muscle reaction
Lead sponsor: Atlas University
Sponsor class: OTHER
First posted: 2024-11-07
Enrollment: 80
Sex: ALL
Minimum age (years): 18
Maximum age (years): 25
Standard ages: ADULT
Accepts healthy volunteers: yes
Allocation: RANDOMIZED
Intervention model: PARALLEL
Intervention model description: Participants in this study will be randomized into three parallel groups to assess the effects of motor, sensory, and combined motor-sensory exercises on hand function. Each group will receive a specific intervention type (motor, sensory, or combined exercises), and outcomes such as muscle reaction time and hand dexterity will be measured pre- and post-intervention for both dominant and non-dominant hands.
Primary purpose: TREATMENT

Brief summary: 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 60 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 and non-dominant hands will be evaluated before and after the exercises.

Detailed description: 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 60 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 and non-dominant hands 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.

Eligibility criteria: Inclusion Criteria:

* Having the ability to verbally communicate to answer questions
* Willingness to participate in the study
* Having read and signed the informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria:

* 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

Primary outcomes:
measure: Muscle Reaction Time
timeFrame: 1 month
measure: Hand Dexterity (Moberg Pick-Up Test) Hand Dexterity (Moberg Pick-Up Test) Hand Dexterity (Moberg Pick-Up Test)
timeFrame: 1 month
measure: Grip Strength (Measured Using Jamar Electronic Dynamometer)
timeFrame: 1 month
Secondary outcomes:
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Locations:
city: Istanbul
country: Turkey
facility: Istanbul Atlas University
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