Short Forearm Casting Versus Below-elbow Splinting for Acute Immobilization of Distal Radius Fractures
Stopped early · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Distal Radius Fracture
In brief
There is no consensus regarding the need to immobilize the elbow in immediate immobilization of closed distal radius fractures post-reduction. Decreased functionality of the upper extremity is a notable morbidity associated with below-elbow splinting of distal radius fractures post-reduction. Few studies have provided evidence comparing sugar tong splinting versus short-arm casting as methods of immediate post-reduction immobilization. The study will randomize patients with close distal radius fractures to short forearm casting versus sugar tong splinting with close follow up including radiographic and clinical evaluation. This will provide guidance regarding the need for short forearm cast immobilization versus sugar tong splinting in early maintenance of reduction of closed distal radius fractures, as well as functional effects of sugar tong splinting versus short forearm casting.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT02679066
- Run by
- Johns Hopkins University
- People needed
- 200
- Starts
- 2014-01-01
- Expected to finish
- 2019-02-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2020-03-25
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 100. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Adult > 18 years of age
- Closed fracture
- Isolated injury
- No prior injury to ipsilateral forearm
- Less than or equal to two attempts at reduction
You may not qualify if…
- Ipsilateral upper extremity injury
- Open injury or neurovascular compromise
- Greater than two attempts at reduction
- Presentation greater than 24 hours after injury
Where it is running
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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