RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06496672
The Wrist-Free Study - Comparing Traditional Above Elbow Casts to Ones That Free the Wrist
The Wrist-Free Study- A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Traditional Above Elbow Casts to Ones That Free the Wrist in Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fractures
Sponsor
KK Women's and Children's Hospital
Enrollment
76 participants
Start Date
Nov 9, 2023
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This randomized controlled trial compares clinical outcomes, patient comfort and satisfaction of freeing the wrist in casts for supracondylar humerus fractures in children.
Eligibility
Max Age: 18 Years
Inclusion Criteria1
- Type I and Type IIa Supracondylar Humerus Fracture
Exclusion Criteria2
- History of elbow injury
- Polytrauma
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Interventions
PROCEDUREModified long arm cast
A shorter cast that frees the wrist
PROCEDURETraditional long arm cast
Current standard of care where the cast extends up to the palmar bar
Locations(1)
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NCT06496672