Comparison of active and passive rehabilitation on outcomes of the flexor tendons repair in fingers of the hand

Comparison of active and passive rehabilitation on outcomes of the flexor tendons repair in zone II of the hand

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT201310138177N8

Enrollment

Registered

2013-11-06

Start date

2013-11-22

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-02-22

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Conditions

Tendon repair. Spontaneous rupture of flexor tendon

Interventions

Intervention 1: Active rehabilitation: Full range of active flexion and extension of the operated finger under supervision of the occupational therapist

3 movements in one session per day for 3 weeks. Intervention 2: Passive rehabilitation: Full range of passive flexion of the finger (rubber band) and active extension by the patient under supervision

3 movements in three sessions per day for 3 weeks.

Rehabilitation

Active rehabilitation: Full range of active flexion and extension of the operated finger under supervision of the occupational therapist

3 movements in one session per day for 3 weeks

Passive rehabilitation: Full range of passive flexion of the finger (rubber band) and active extension by the patient under supervision of the occupational therapist

3 movements in three sessions per day for 3 weeks

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

15 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: 1. Fifteen to sixty years old patients 2. Sharp rupture of flexor tendons of fingers in zone II 3. Referral in 72 h after injury 4. Living in Tehran and suburbs 5. Filling out the informed consent Exclusion criteria: 1. Tendon rupture with fracture 2. Crush injeury of the tendon

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Grip strength. Timepoint: Weeks 1, 2, 4, 6, 12 and 24 after surgery. Method of measurement: Examination.;Range of motion. Timepoint: Weeks 1, 2, 4, 6, 12 and 24 after surgery. Method of measurement: Examination.;Pinch strength. Timepoint: Weeks 1, 2, 4, 6, 12 and 24 after surgery. Method of measurement: Examination.;Wound healing. Timepoint: Weeks 1, 2 and 4 after surgery. Method of measurement: Observation.;Cost. Timepoint: After ending intervention. Method of measurement: Calculation of dressing costs per group.;Patient satisfaction. Timepoint: After ending intervention. Method of measurement: Interview.	—

Measure

Time frame

Grip strength. Timepoint: Weeks 1, 2, 4, 6, 12 and 24 after surgery. Method of measurement: Examination.;Range of motion. Timepoint: Weeks 1, 2, 4, 6, 12 and 24 after surgery. Method of measurement: Examination.;Pinch strength. Timepoint: Weeks 1, 2, 4, 6, 12 and 24 after surgery. Method of measurement: Examination.;Wound healing. Timepoint: Weeks 1, 2 and 4 after surgery. Method of measurement: Observation.;Cost. Timepoint: After ending intervention. Method of measurement: Calculation of dressing costs per group.;Patient satisfaction. Timepoint: After ending intervention. Method of measurement: Interview.

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Tendon rupture. Timepoint: Weeks 1, 2, 4, 6, 12 and 24 after surgery. Method of measurement: Examination.;Tendon adhesions. Timepoint: Weeks 1, 2, 4, 6, 12 and 24 after surgery. Method of measurement: Examination.;Infection. Timepoint: Weeks 1, 2 and 4 after surgery. Method of measurement: Observation.;Flap necrosis. Timepoint: Weeks 1, 2 and 4 after surgery. Method of measurement: Observation.;Edema. Timepoint: Weeks 1, 2 and 4 after surgery. Method of measurement: Observation.;Pain. Timepoint: Weeks 1, 2, 4, 6, 12 and 24 after surgery. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale.;Contractures. Timepoint: Weeks 6, 12 and 24 after surgery. Method of measurement: Observation.;Scar. Timepoint: Weeks 12 and 24 after surgery. Method of measurement: Vancouver Scar Scale.	—

Measure

Time frame

Tendon rupture. Timepoint: Weeks 1, 2, 4, 6, 12 and 24 after surgery. Method of measurement: Examination.;Tendon adhesions. Timepoint: Weeks 1, 2, 4, 6, 12 and 24 after surgery. Method of measurement: Examination.;Infection. Timepoint: Weeks 1, 2 and 4 after surgery. Method of measurement: Observation.;Flap necrosis. Timepoint: Weeks 1, 2 and 4 after surgery. Method of measurement: Observation.;Edema. Timepoint: Weeks 1, 2 and 4 after surgery. Method of measurement: Observation.;Pain. Timepoint: Weeks 1, 2, 4, 6, 12 and 24 after surgery. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale.;Contractures. Timepoint: Weeks 6, 12 and 24 after surgery. Method of measurement: Observation.;Scar. Timepoint: Weeks 12 and 24 after surgery. Method of measurement: Vancouver Scar Scale.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMohammad Javad Fatemi

Hazrat Fatima Hospital

fatemi@sina.tums.ac.ir+98 21 8871 7272

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026