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NCT00654615 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Fixation of Unstable Distal Radius Fractures
A NA study, sponsored by Wake Forest University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60
- Enrollment target
NCT00654615 is a NA study that has completed, run by Wake Forest University. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants.
The verdict
NCT00654615, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Wake Forest University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Wrist fractures are the most common type of fractures that occur in the shoulder, arm, and hand. Approximately 250,000 to 300,000 wrist fractures occur in the United States each year. Although some wrist fractures can be treated using casts, many other fractures must be treated with surgery. The surgery involves using metal plates and screws to put the broken pieces of bone together so that they can heal. The purpose of this study is to compare two specific types of surgery that are used to treat broken wrists. One type uses pieces of metal that are placed on the outside of the broken pieces of bone that are screwed in place while the broken bones heal. The other type of surgery involves placing a piece of metal inside the bone marrow to hold the broken pieces of bone together as they heal. Individuals with broken wrists who participate in this study will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two types of surgical treatment. Both surgical treatments are approved and are not experimental. Study participants will be followed closely after surgery to determine the time required for them to return to their usual daily activities involving the use of their arms and hands. Although both groups of study participants are expected to experience the same outcomes at one year, those participants that receive the device placed inside the bone marrow may return to their normal functional activities earlier than the ones treated with the plate placed on the outside of the bone. Study participants and their surgeons will complete data sheets and questionnaires that will document their progress following treatment of their wrist fractures.
Interventions
- DEVICE Intramedullary Radius Fixation (Micronail)
- PROCEDURE Volar Plate Fixation
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2008-05 |
| Est. Completion | 2013-09 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00654615
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00654615 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Wake Forest University, which has 100 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Intramedullary Radius Fixation (Micronail) is the first listed.
NCT00654615 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00654615 about?
NCT00654615 is a clinical study titled "Fixation of Unstable Distal Radius Fractures". Wrist fractures are the most common type of fractures that occur in the shoulder, arm, and hand. Approximately 250,000 to 300,000 wrist fractures occur in the United States each year. Although some wrist fractures can be treated using casts, many other fractures must be treated with surgery. The sur...
What is the current status of trial NCT00654615?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2008-05. Estimated completion is 2013-09.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00654615?
The interventions under investigation include: Intramedullary Radius Fixation (Micronail) (DEVICE), Volar Plate Fixation (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00654615?
This trial is sponsored by Wake Forest University, which has 100 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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