Use of a Vibration Tool for Postoperative Pain Control in Distal Radius Fractures

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Sponsor
Northwestern University
Study ID
NCT05318729
Status
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Conditions

  • Distal Radius Fracture
  • Postoperative Pain
  • Radius Fracture Distal
  • Radius; Fracture, Lower or Distal End

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Vibration tool — DEVICE
    Therapeutic mini massager for scar management, desensitization, muscle stimulation, oral stimulation and sensory re-education. Seek pain relief for sore achy muscles, tendons or bones.

Study Details

The purpose of this research study is to determine if using a vibration tool improves pain control after surgical treatment of distal radius fracture. Additionally, the investigators would like to determine if this tool has any impact on consumption of pain medications postoperatively.

Key Dates

Start date
Mar 31, 2026
Status verified
Sep 2025
Primary completion
Aug 31, 2026
Completion
Jul 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
100 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Vibration tool
    Use of the vibration tool 3 times per day for 10 minutes for each session Morning, mid-day, and evening. Volarly for 5 minutes and dorsally for 5 minutes, for a total of 10 minutes during each session:
  • No Intervention: Control
    Standard of care, no vibration tool.

Primary Outcome Measure

QuickDASH (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand) Questionnaire [ Time Frame: up to 8 week post-surgery ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Northwestern MedicineChicagoIllinois60611
Melissa J Shauver, MPH
[email protected]
312-475-6024
Sadie N Sial, BS
[email protected]
312-695-4463

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