NCT06679361

Effects of Motor and Sensory Exercises on Hand Functions

Comparison of the Effects of Motor and Sensory Exercises on Hand Functions in Healthy Young Adults

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 80 (actual)
• Sponsor: Atlas University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 25 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

This project will compare the effectiveness of sensory and motor exercises used in clinical settings for healthy young adults. This approach will allow the investigators to evaluate the impact of these exercises on hand functions. The study plans to include 80 healthy young adults aged 18-25. After providing participants with information about the study's purpose, written informed consent will be obtained to confirm voluntary participation. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: "sensory exercise," "motor exercise," and "sensory and motor exercise." The effects on muscle reaction time and hand skills for the dominant hands will be evaluated before and after the exercises.

Detailed description

Hand functions occupy a significant place in the functional activities of daily life. Therefore, impairments in wrist function can severely impact daily activities and quality of life. Hand rehabilitation includes various methods aimed at improving hand functions for treating numerous conditions affecting the wrist. However, it has been determined that treatments targeting both motor and sensory functions should be used together to enhance functionality. For this purpose, this project will compare the effectiveness of sensory and motor exercises used in clinical settings in healthy young adults, allowing investigators to evaluate their impact on hand functions. The study will include 80 healthy young adults aged 18-25. After participants are informed about the study's purpose, written informed consent will be obtained to confirm voluntary participation. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: "sensory exercise," "motor exercise," and "sensory and motor exercise." The effects on muscle reaction time and hand skills for the dominant hand will be evaluated before and after the exercises. Data from the study will be analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25.0. Demographic characteristics of participants will be expressed as arithmetic mean ± standard deviation and percentages. The normal distribution of data will be examined using visual (histogram and probability plots) and analytical methods (Kolmogorov-Smirnov/Shapiro-Wilk tests). Pre- and post-evaluations within groups will be assessed using the student-t test, and intergroup comparisons will be evaluated with the student-t test if data follows a normal distribution, or with the Mann-Whitney U test if not. A p-value of \<0.05 will be considered statistically significant.

Conditions

• Motor Function; Retardation

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Motor Exercise Program	This program consists of wrist motor exercises focused on active range of motion (including flexion, extension, ulnar and radial deviation, and finger flexion) along with nerve mobilization exercises for the medial, radial, and ulnar nerves. The aim is to enhance motor function in the wrist and hand.
BEHAVIORAL	Sensory Exercise Group	Arm Description: This group will engage in sensory exercises designed to enhance sensory awareness in the hand and wrist. Exercises will include interaction with varied textures (such as sand and sensory balls), different fabrics (fur, satin, linen), and multisensory foam gels. The goal is to improve sensory function and tactile discrimination.
BEHAVIORAL	Combined Motor and Sensory Exercise Group	Participants in this group will perform both motor and sensory exercises as described for the first two groups. By combining motor and sensory interventions, this group aims to improve both motor skills and sensory awareness in the wrist and hand, potentially enhancing overall hand function more effectively.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-11-01
• Primary completion: 2024-12-30
• Completion: 2025-01-15
• First posted: 2024-11-07
• Last updated: 2025-07-28

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)