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Digital Aftercare for Wrist and Clavicle Fractures

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Sponsor: Luzerner Kantonsspital

Conditions: Distal Radius Fracture, Clavicle Fracture, Postoperative Care, Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs), Upper Extremity Fractures

Interventions: Digital Aftercare, Traditional Aftercare

Countries: Switzerland

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.

Eligibility overview

Sex: ALL

Age: 18 Years to 65 Years

Healthy volunteers: No

Study type: INTERVENTIONAL

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age between 18 and 65 years
* Surgically treated, uncomplicated distal radius or clavicle fracture
* Use of a smartphone (iOS or Android)
* Ability to understand German and complete study-related questionnaires
* Provided written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

* Polytrauma or additional injuries to the same upper extremity
* No access to or inability to use a smartphone
* Cognitive, psychiatric, or language barriers impairing participation
* Pregnancy
* Inability or unwillingness to comply with the study protocol

Locations (1)

Lucerne, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland