Study Comparing Cyriax Mobilization and Muscle Energy Techniques for Improving Arm Function in People Recovering From Surgery for Distal Radius (Wrist) Fractures

Comparative Effects of Cyriax Mobilization and Muscle Energy Techniques on Functional Recovery Following Fixation of Distal Radius Fractures

Status

Not yet recruiting

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT07081113

Enrollment

Registered

2025-07-23

Start date

2025-07-31

Completion date

2025-11-15

Last updated

2025-07-23

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Conditions

Distal Radius Fracture Fixation, Stiffness of Hand, Not Elsewhere Classified

Brief summary

This study aims to compare the effects of Cyriax Mobilization and Muscle Energy Techniques (METs) on functional recovery in patients who have undergone surgical fixation of distal radius fractures. A total of 72 participants between 18 and 40 years old will be randomly assigned to two groups. One group will receive Cyriax Mobilization with conventional therapy, while the other will receive METs with conventional therapy. Treatment will last four weeks with three sessions per week. Researchers will measure grip strength, pain levels, range of motion, and functional ability using standard assessment tools. The goal is to determine which therapy is more effective in improving hand and wrist function after surgery.

Interventions

OTHERCyriax Mobilization

Deep transverse friction massage applied to the wrist and forearm muscles, 3 sessions/week for 4 weeks, along with TENS and hot packs.

OTHERMuscle Energy Technique (MET)

Isometric contractions performed against therapist resistance to improve range of motion and reduce pain, 3 sessions/week for 4 weeks.

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to 40 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

Patients aged 18 to 40 years Both male and female participants Patients in the post-operative phase (4-5 weeks after distal radius fracture fixation) Patients with post-operative wrist stiffness and limited range of motion

Exclusion criteria

Open wounds at the fracture site or other fracture complications History of previous fracture in the same limb Comorbid conditions affecting hand function (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis) Neurological deficits (e.g., wrist drop, carpal tunnel syndrome) Pregnancy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Grip Strength	Baseline, Week 2, Week 4	Measured using a hand-held dynamometer. The highest value from three trials is recorded in kilograms.

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026