The Investigation of Kinesiophobia in Conservative Distal Radius Fractures

March 9, 2026 updated by: UMUT ERASLAN, Pamukkale University

Investigation of the Predictability of Kinesiophobia on Functional Outcomes in Conservatively Treated Distal Radius Fractures

This study aimed to investigate the predictability of kinesiophobia on functional outcomes in conservatively treated patients with distal radius fractures. For this purpose, patients' level of kinesiophobia will be assessed using the Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale. To assess the functional status of patients, joint range of motion and upper extremity weight bearing measurements will be performed. Patients' functionality will be additionally assessed with the Patient Rated Wrist Evaluation Questionnaire.

Study Overview

Status

Recruiting

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

34

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Locations

  • Turkey (Türkiye)
      • Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye)
        • Recruiting
        • Pamukkale University
        • Contact:
      • Denizli, Turkey (Türkiye), 20170
        • Not yet recruiting
        • Pamukkale University
        • Contact:

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Volunteers among the patients who were referred to the hand rehabilitation unit after being followed conservatively with a diagnosis of distal radius fracture in the hand surgery clinic of a university hospital will be included in the study.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Having been treated conservatively with an isolated distal radius fracture diagnosis,
  • Having a cognitive level that allows one to understand assessment methods and apply instructions.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Comorbid musculoskeletal-neurovascular injuries
  • Bilateral injuries

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Patients treated conservatively with a diagnosis of distal radius fracture
Other: Questionnaire and Physical Exam

A goniometric assessment will be performed to measure the range of motion in the wrist-forearm joint, and a Push Off test will be conducted to measure the upper extremity weight-bearing capacity.

Additionally, the Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia and Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation Questionnaire will be administered to patients using a face-to-face assessment method.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia
Time Frame: At 12 and 18 weeks after injury
It is a 17-item scale scored using a 4-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly disagree, 4 = Strongly agree). A total score is calculated after reversing items 4, 8, 12, and 16. The individual receives a total score between 17 and 68. A high score on the scale indicates a high level of kinesiophobia.
At 12 and 18 weeks after injury
Goniometric measurement
Time Frame: At 12 and 18 weeks after injury
Patients' forearm pronation and supination, as well as wrist flexion, extension, radial and ulnar deviation movements, will be measured using a universal goniometer.
At 12 and 18 weeks after injury
Push-Off Test
Time Frame: At 12 and 18 weeks after injury
It determines the force that the person can exert on their injured limb. The measurement will be taken using a Jamar hand dynamometer. While the person is standing, with the shoulder at 30 degrees of extension and the elbow at 30 degrees of flexion, the measurement will be repeated three times and the average recorded in kilograms.
At 12 and 18 weeks after injury
Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation
Time Frame: At 12 and 18 weeks after injury
It measures the severity of wrist pain and the level of disability in activities of daily living. The survey consists of two subsections with a total of 15 questions. Each question is answered on a scale of 0 to 10 (0 = no pain/difficulty; 10 = maximum pain felt/inability to perform). The scores for the pain and function sections are added together to determine the final score, which is calculated out of 100. A high score indicates a high level of pain and disability.
At 12 and 18 weeks after injury

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Pamukkale University

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

February 2, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

December 30, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 30, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 5, 2025

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 17, 2025

First Posted (Actual)

December 18, 2025

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

March 10, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 9, 2026

Last Verified

March 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • E-60116787-020-789644

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

UNDECIDED

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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