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NCT00888550 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Splinting Versus Not Splinting of the Distal Lower Extremity After Intramedullary Nailing for Tibial Fractures
A NA study, sponsored by Denver Health and Hospital Authority.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 20
- Enrollment target
NCT00888550 is a NA study that has completed, run by Denver Health and Hospital Authority. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants.
The verdict
NCT00888550, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Denver Health and Hospital Authority.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 20 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Two standards of care exist with regards to posterior splinting post-operatively. The proponents of splinting feel the additional immobilization decreases the stress on the soft tissue, subsequently preventing or limiting pain while improving early range of motion (ROM). The opposing belief is that the splinting is without therapeutic benefit and that early mobilization is beneficial. With regards to both practices, the surgeon's practice is anecdotally based on past experience. The purpose of this study is to compare the results obtained with and without posterior splinting after intramedullary (IM) nailing for tibia fractures in order to provide evidence based reasoning to guide future practice.
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Post-Op Splinting
- PROCEDURE No Splinting
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 20 participants |
| Start Date | 2007-08 |
| Est. Completion | 2009-12 |
| Phase | NA |
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The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00888550 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 20 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Denver Health and Hospital Authority, which has 73 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Post-Op Splinting is the first listed.
NCT00888550 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00888550 about?
NCT00888550 is a clinical study titled "Splinting Versus Not Splinting of the Distal Lower Extremity After Intramedullary Nailing for Tibial Fractures". Two standards of care exist with regards to posterior splinting post-operatively. The proponents of splinting feel the additional immobilization decreases the stress on the soft tissue, subsequently preventing or limiting pain while improving early range of motion (ROM). The opposing belief is that ...
What is the current status of trial NCT00888550?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 20 participants. The study started on 2007-08. Estimated completion is 2009-12.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00888550?
The interventions under investigation include: Post-Op Splinting (PROCEDURE), No Splinting (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00888550?
This trial is sponsored by Denver Health and Hospital Authority, which has 73 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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