Thinking and hand function in older adults with arm injuries
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at how thinking abilities relate to hand and forearm function in people over 65. By participating, you'll help researchers understand how to better support recovery and independence after hand or arm injuries.
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Who can take part
- You must be 65 years of age or older.
- You need to have a hand or forearm injury that allows you to do some movement tests.
- You must be able to talk and understand well enough to complete simple thinking and memory tasks.
- You need to have adequate hearing and vision to participate.
- You should not have severe pain, open wounds, or a broken bone that keeps you from doing the physical tests.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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