Effects of Motor and Sensory Exercises on Hand Functions

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

Sensory Exercise Group

Motor Exercise Program

Combined Motor and Sensory Exercise Group

Clinical Study ID

NCT06679361

2024-ATLAS-MSEHF-001

Ages 18-25
All Genders
Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study 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.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

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

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

Study Design

Sensory Exercise Group

November 01, 2024

January 15, 2025

Study 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.

Connect with a study center

Istanbul Atlas University
Istanbul,
Turkey
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