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Digital Aftercare for Wrist and Clavicle Fractures
Sponsor: Luzerner Kantonsspital
Summary
This prospective, two-arm, open-label clinical trial compares digital aftercare with traditional follow-up in adult patients after surgical treatment of uncomplicated distal radius or clavicle fractures. The primary objective is to assess functional recovery at three months, using the Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) for wrist fractures and the QuickDASH for clavicle fractures. Secondary outcomes include range of motion, patient satisfaction, quality of life, complication rates, healthcare costs, and work disability. In the digital aftercare group, program adherence and user experience will also be evaluated through app usage data and a structured questionnaire. The study aims to determine whether digital aftercare is a clinically and economically equivalent alternative to standard in-person care.
Official title: Comparison of Digital Versus Traditional Aftercare for Uncomplicated Distal Radius and Clavicle Fractures
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
84
Start Date
2025-09-01
Completion Date
2027-03-31
Last Updated
2025-07-08
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Digital Aftercare
A structured, app-based digital aftercare program designed for patients recovering from distal radius or clavicle fractures. The 12-week program includes weekly video-guided physiotherapy exercises, educational content on fracture healing, pain management guidance, and milestone-based progression. The program replaces in-person physiotherapy and standard clinic follow-up, with patients instructed to follow the app independently. Medical contact is initiated only in case of uncertainty or complications.
Traditional Aftercare
Standard postoperative follow-up care for patients with distal radius or clavicle fractures, consisting of scheduled clinical visits and in-person physiotherapy sessions according to institutional protocols. The treatment includes individual exercise instruction, physiotherapy, and physician-led follow-up at defined intervals during the 12-week rehabilitation period.
Locations (1)
Luzerner Kantonsspital
Lucerne, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland