Clinical Research Directory

Cortical Changes After Upper Limb Immobilization Measured by Electroencephalography

This study aims to investigate how temporary immobilization of the upper limb after injury affects brain activity and functional recovery. Participants with fractures or soft tissue injuries of the upper limb who require immobilization will be evaluated at three time points: at the beginning of immobilization, after removal of the immobilization, and four weeks later. Brain activity will be measured using electroencephalography (EEG), a non-invasive and painless technique that records electrical signals from the scalp. Functional outcomes such as pain, mobility, strength, and daily activity performance will also be assessed using validated questionnaires and clinical tests. The purpose of this study is to better understand how immobilization influences the brain and physical recovery, in order to improve rehabilitation strategies for patients with upper limb injuries. Participation is voluntary, and all participants will provide written informed consent.

Use of Virtual Reality to Improve Sensorimotor Function in Patients with Traumatic Wrist and Hand Injuries

The goal of this randomized clinical trial is to compare how the incorporation of Virtual Reality could influence in proprioception, kinesiophobia, functionality and catastrophism in people that are undergoing a rehabilitation treatment after a wrist fracture. The principal questions it aims to answer are: * Evaluate the effect of using virtual reality added to standard rehabilitation of wrist injuries in proprioception impairment. * Evaluate the effect of using virtual reality on psychological factors as kinesiophobia and catastrofism. * Evaluate the effect of using virtual reality in functionality on wrist-injured patients. Intervention will be: * Control group: participants of this group will receive conventional rehabilitation of the wrist, plus a specific proprioceptive exercise program. * Experimental group: participants of this group will receive the same treatment as the control group but adding virtual reality games at the end of the session. Researchers will compare control and experimental group to see if an implantation of Virtual Reality could had benefits on function, kinesiophobia, catastrofism and proprioception.