Effect of Electrical Stimulation on Wrist Fracture Healing

Effect of Electrical Stimulation on Healing of Distal Radius Fractures: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20250823066963N3

Enrollment

Registered

2025-10-21

Start date

2025-12-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-12-08

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Conditions

Fracture of the lower end of the radius, including extra-articular and intra-articular types at the wrist region.. Fracture of lower end of radius

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: patients in this group will receive transcutaneous electrical stimulation in addition to standard treatment (percutaneous pinning). The electrical stimulation devic

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 18 to 70 years Radiographically confirmed distal radius fracture Indication for Percutaneous Pinning No associated fracture in the same limb No previous surgery on the wrist No metabolic bone disease Not pregnant (for women) No metallic implants in the wrist region No sensory deficits in the hand Written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Open fracture Comminuted complex fracture requiring advanced surgery Patient unwilling to continue participation Serious adverse effects from electrical stimulation Need for reoperation due to infection or treatment failure

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Time to bone union in distal radius fracture based on radiographic criteria including cortical bridging in at least three cortices on anteroposterior and lateral views. Timepoint: Baseline; week 6; week 12. Method of measurement: Standard wrist radiographs in anteroposterior and lateral views scored using the Radiographic Union Scale for Tibial fractures.;Total score of the Patient Rated Wrist Evaluation questionnaire to assess function and disability. Timepoint: Baseline; week 6; week 12. Method of measurement: Patient Rated Wrist Evaluation questionnaire validated version.;Incidence of treatment related complications including pin tract infection, nonunion, malunion, and complex regional pain syndrome up to week 12. Timepoint: Follow up visits at week 2; week 6; week 12. Method of measurement: Structured clinical examination and systematic complication recording with radiographic verification when indicated.	—

Measure

Time frame

Time to bone union in distal radius fracture based on radiographic criteria including cortical bridging in at least three cortices on anteroposterior and lateral views. Timepoint: Baseline; week 6; week 12. Method of measurement: Standard wrist radiographs in anteroposterior and lateral views scored using the Radiographic Union Scale for Tibial fractures.;Total score of the Patient Rated Wrist Evaluation questionnaire to assess function and disability. Timepoint: Baseline; week 6; week 12. Method of measurement: Patient Rated Wrist Evaluation questionnaire validated version.;Incidence of treatment related complications including pin tract infection, nonunion, malunion, and complex regional pain syndrome up to week 12. Timepoint: Follow up visits at week 2; week 6; week 12. Method of measurement: Structured clinical examination and systematic complication recording with radiographic verification when indicated.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAli Torabi nejad kermani

Kerman University of Medical Sciences

Alitorabinejad99@gmail.com+98 34 3244 5959

Outcome results

None listed

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