Efficacy of Steroids on Functional Outcomes After Musculoskeletal Injuries of the Hand

Status unconfirmed · Phase 2/Phase 3

Conditions studied: Hand Injuries, Finger Injuries

In brief

Steroids are often prescribed for their anti-inflammatory effects in patients with musculoskeletal injuries. Studies have shown that steroids may reduce pain and swelling, but their effects on range of motion and functional outcomes have not been illustrated. With this study, we aim to evaluate the effect of steroids on range of motion and functional outcomes in non-operatively managed musculoskeletal injuries of the hand.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05003596

Run by

Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health

People needed

60

Starts

2021-09-01

Expected to finish

2023-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2021-08-12

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patients with soft tissue injuries and stable fractures from the metacarpophalangeal joint to the distal phalanx

You may not qualify if…

• Patients at increased risk of serious side effects of steroid administration.
• Patients unable to provide consent
• Unable to swallow oral medications
• Pregnant women
• ages less than 18 years old

Where it is running

• Brielle Orthopedics — Brick, New Jersey, United States
• University Orthopedics Associates — Somerset, New Jersey, United States

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