Clinical Research Directory

Comparison of Hand Function and Fine Motor Skills Between First- and Fifth-Year Dental Students

Dental education requires a high level of manual dexterity, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination to perform precise clinical procedures. The development of these skills is an important component of dental training. This cross-sectional observational study aims to compare hand function and fine motor skills between first- and fifth-year dental students. A total of 60 dental students, including 30 first-year and 30 fifth-year students, will be included in the study. Participants' hand function and fine motor skills will be assessed using the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test (JTHFT). The test consists of seven standardized tasks representing activities of daily living and will be performed separately with the dominant and non-dominant hands. Task completion times will be recorded in seconds. The study aims to identify potential differences in hand function and fine motor performance between students at different stages of dental education.

Telerehabilitation for Hand Function in Stroke Patients

Stroke is a leading cause of adult disability worldwide, with upper limb impairment significantly reducing independence. Traditional outpatient rehabilitation poses challenges for patients with mobility limitations, financial constraints, or those living in remote areas. This randomized controlled trial compares the effects of conventional outpatient rehabilitation with and without adjunctive telerehabilitation on hand function and motor recovery in subacute stroke patients. Forty-eight participants will be randomly assigned to two groups: Group A receives conventional outpatient rehabilitation plus home-based telerehabilitation via WhatsApp video calls (30 minutes daily, 5 days/week for 6 weeks), while Group B receives conventional outpatient rehabilitation alone (same dose and content). Outcome measures include the Fugl-Meyer Assessment for Upper Extremity (FMA-UE), Box and Block Test (BBT), and Physical Activity Enjoyment Scale (PACES), assessed at baseline and after 6 weeks.

Bifocal Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation Targeting the Frontoparietal Network in Stroke Patients

Hand and arm function is often significantly impaired in stroke patients, making its recovery a primary goal in rehabilitative treatment. This study investigates the effects of bifocal transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) on the frontoparietal network in stroke patients during the subacute to chronic recovery phase. By using non-invasive brain stimulation, the study aims to modulate the neural network connectivity between the ipsilesional parietal and premotor cortices. Electroencephalography and kinematic data will be utilized to assess the impact of tACS on functional connectivity and its subsequent effect on motor function. The ultimate goal is to enhance functional coupling within these networks to promote motor function in stroke patients.

Hand Dysfunction in Coronary Diagnosis and Intervention Via Distal Radial Access

Randomized controlled trial for comparison of the hand dysfunction in coronary diagnosis and intervention via distal vs conventional radial access