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NCT01583556 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Optional Follow-up Visits for Common, Low-risk Arm Fractures
A clinical trial of Distal Radius Fracture and Mallet Fracture, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 120
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT01583556 is a study of Distal Radius Fracture and Mallet Fracture that has completed, run by Massachusetts General Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 120 participants, below the 241-participant average among 11 other Distal Radius Fracture trials with a reported enrollment target (50% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT01583556, a study of Distal Radius Fracture and Mallet Fracture, has completed, sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 120 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Many common arm fractures have an excellent prognosis with little more than symptomatic treatment. When studying these fractures, investigators find that a substantial number of patients do not attend follow-up appointments. The difficulty of maneuvering in big cities, the cost of parking, the co-pay for the visit and the wait times for x-ray and doctor are all inconveniences that some patients might prefer to avoid. Building on prior research, it is appropriate to offer patients with common minor upper extremity fractures that have an excellent prognosis optional follow-up after the first visit. The plan would be to be available by phone, email and subsequent appointment at the patient's discretion if they felt that the recovery was off course. Benefit to individual participants is unlikely. The study will benefit the society as a whole, by providing a better understanding of these common fractures. It can also affect the economics of our health system by avoiding further follow-up appointments. Primary null hypothesis: There is no difference in patient outcome 2-6 months after injury between patients that return for a second visit, and patients that do not. Secondary null hypothesis: There is no difference in patient satisfaction 2-6 months after injury between patients that return for a second visit, and patients that do not.
Conditions Studied
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- Hand Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital - Boston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 120 participants |
| Start Date | 2012-07 |
| Est. Completion | 2015-01 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01583556
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01583556 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 120 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 241-participant average among 11 other Distal Radius Fracture trials with a reported enrollment target (50% lower). The listed sponsor is Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 5 conditions, with Distal Radius Fracture appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions.
NCT01583556 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01583556 about?
NCT01583556 is a clinical study titled "Optional Follow-up Visits for Common, Low-risk Arm Fractures". Many common arm fractures have an excellent prognosis with little more than symptomatic treatment. When studying these fractures, investigators find that a substantial number of patients do not attend follow-up appointments. The difficulty of maneuvering in big cities, the cost of parking, the co-pa...
What is the current status of trial NCT01583556?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 120 participants. The study started on 2012-07. Estimated completion is 2015-01.
What conditions does trial NCT01583556 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Distal Radius Fracture, Mallet Fracture, Metacarpal Fracture, Metacarpal Neck Fracture, Radial Head Fracture.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01583556?
This trial is sponsored by Massachusetts General Hospital, which has 2,032 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT01583556 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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