Hand dysfunction
Conditions
Interventions
Participants are allocated to two groups: the "Nigirukun(R)" group, who wear the "Nigirukun(R)" glove, and the non-use group, who do not wear any device. Each group performs finger grip exercises twic
Sponsors
Kobayashi Yasuyo
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Patients who are currently hospitalized at Nara Medical University Hospital for rehabilitation of decreased physical function 2) Patients with disability of hand and finger (physical disability certificate level 7, 4, or 3 as a guideline) 3) Patients who cannot undergo finger function rehabilitation using conventional training equipment 4) Patients aged 18 years or older 5) Patients who have given written consent (In cases where the patient is unable to sign due to hand dysfunction, etc., it is acceptable for a witness to sign and date the consent form on behalf of the patient
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1) Patients with joint deformities or amputated fingers above the wrist 2) Patients diagnosed with dementia 3) Patients with fragile skin who may suffer skin damage from wearing gloves 4) Patients who cannot be assessed for hand function 5) Patients undergoing acute treatment for central nervous system disorders and neuromuscular disorders ( e.g.,Guillain-Barre syndrome,myositis) 6) Patients with severe contracture or spasticity 7) Patients with severe peripheral arterial disease, congestive heart failure or phlegmasia cerulea dolens 8) Patients with suppurative phlebitis 9) Patients whom the physician deems unsuitable for treatment
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in fingertip pinch strength from enrollment to 2 weeks after starting protocol treatment | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in fingertip pinch stength over time Changes in lateral finger pinch strength and three-finger pinch strength over time Changes in five-finger crush strength over time Changes in forearm circumference over time Changes in Purdue Pegboard Test (manual dexterity test) over time Changes in Quick DASH over time Changes in Functional Independence Measure(FIM) over time | — |
Contacts
Public ContactTetsurou Kitamura
Nara Medical University Hospital
Outcome results
None listed