Telerehabilitation Hand Training for Patients With Neuromuscular Conditions
Key facts
- Who runs it
- University of Pecs
- Where
- Hungary1 site in 1 countryChoose a country to see its sites
- Trial code
- Status
- Completed
- People taking part
- 14 people enrolled
- Started
- 1 May 2024
- Ended
- 31 Dec 2025
- Type of study
- Interventional, 2 groups
- Treatments tested
- Hand training (Physiotherapy) for Group A
- Hand training (Physiotherapy) for Group B.
- Record updated
- 9 November 2026
Who can take part
- Age
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- Women and men
- Healthy volunteers
- Cannot take part
The registry criteria, word for word
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Who can take part
- Age 18 or older
- Confirmed genetic diagnosis of myotonic dystrophy
- Signed informed consent form
- Acceptance of random group allocation
- Capability to operate the required videoconferencing software (independently or with assistance)
Who cannot take part
- Presence (or development during the study period) of any hand-function-related issue independent of the primary disease (e.g., persistent joint pain, arm or hand trauma)
- Severe cognitive, communication, behavioral, or emotional impairment that prevents functioning within a group environment
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About the trial
What the trial wants to find out
Physiotherapy is essential for patients suffering from chronic muscle diseases or nerve damage. These conditions often reduce hand strength and dexterity, which significantly impacts daily quality of life. Since travelling to in-person therapy can be difficult due to mobility issues, this project provides a home-based, small-group hand training program guided live by a physiotherapist via an online video platform (such as Google Meet).
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The study uses a cross-over design. After initial assessments, patients are randomly split into two groups that take turns participating in a 12-week exercise program. The online sessions take place three times a week for one hour, with patients sitting at a table at home. The physiotherapist is present online to provide real-time feedback and interact with the participants.
In-person health assessments are conducted at the Department of Neurology, University of Pécs. These check-ups take place at the very beginning, right before and after the 12-week training period, and during a 3-month follow-up. The tests measure hand dexterity and walking ability, while questionnaires evaluate daily hand use, activities of daily living, fatigue, and mood.
The 2 groups in the trial
- Experimental Group ATreatment being tested
For Group A: Intervention: Hand training (physiotherapy) form Week 0 to Week 12 (60 minute physiotherapy sessions 3 times/week). A 24 week wash-out period from Week 12 to 36 Control period from Week 36-48.
Treatment: Hand training (Physiotherapy) for Group A
- Experimental Group BTreatment being tested
For Group B: Intervention: Control period Week 0 to Week 12. Hand training (physiotherapy) form Week 36 to Week 48 (60 minute physiotherapy sessions 3 times/week).
Treatment: Hand training (Physiotherapy) for Group B.
Data and sources
- Registry record
- Listed on ClinicalTrials.gov.
- Official title
- Teleconferencing-Based Hand Training for Patients With Neuromuscular Conditions: A Preliminary Feasibility Trial.
- Record updated
- 9 November 2026