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N/ACompleted· 128 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Below elbow immobilization +1 moredevice
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Above-versus Below-elbow Casting for Conservative Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures: a Randomized Controlled Trial and Study Protocol.

Hospital Dr. Fernando Mauro Pires da Rocha·interventional·Posted Apr 24, 2017·Updated Dec 10, 2019

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Below elbow immobilization and Above elbow immobilization for Distal Radius Fracture. Completed, enrolled 128 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

For the non-surgical treatment of distal radius fractures in adults a variety cast options are available, including or not the elbow joint. The literature is inconclusive regarding the need to immobilize the elbow joint after reduction of the distal radius fracture.This study was undertaken to evaluate the best method of immobilization between the above and below-elbow cast groups at the end of 6 months of follow-up.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsDistal Radius Fracture
CountriesBrazil
CollaboratorsFederal University of São Paulo

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
201820192020202120222023202420252026
First PostedApr 24, 2017
Enrollment StartApr 2, 2018
Primary CompletionDec 9, 2019
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 1.7 yearsPosted 9.2 years ago

Interventions

Below elbow immobilizationdevice

20cm wide gypsum in the forearm cut to fit the thumb.

Above elbow immobilizationdevice

20cm wide gypsum in the forearm cut to fit the thumb associated a elbow splint made with a 15cm width on the ulnar aspect of the forearm that begins at the middle of the forearm and extends into the armpit.