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Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fracture NIRS Study
NCT01808183 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to use a device to compare the blood flow in the patient's injured arm to the patient's uninjured arm. This will help us determine 'normal' readings for this device for a child's forearm and may in the future help us detect children that have injured the blood vessels that go to the forearm when they have an elbow fracture. The patient will be one of approximately 100 people involved in this research project at Carolinas Medical Center, and the patient's participation will last until the patient is discharged from the hospital. It is hypothesized that if the blood vessel is uninjured, the readings on the NIRS device on the injured arm will be equal to the uninjured arm. It is also hypothesized that if the blood vessel of the injured arm is injured, the readings on the NIRS device will be different than on the uninjured arm.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Near Infrared Spectroscopy Pads
Study Locations (1)
North Carolina
- Carolinas HealthCare System: Levine Children's Hospital — Charlotte
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 90 participants |
| Start Date | 2012-02 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-02 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01808183
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01808183 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as an unspecified phase, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 90 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Wake Forest University Health Sciences, which has 1,061 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Supracondylar Humerus Fracture appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention — of which Near Infrared Spectroscopy Pads is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT01808183 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include North Carolina. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01808183 about?
NCT01808183 is a clinical study titled "Pediatric Supracondylar Humerus Fracture NIRS Study". The purpose of this study is to use a device to compare the blood flow in the patient's injured arm to the patient's uninjured arm. This will help us determine 'normal' readings for this device for a child's forearm and may in the future help us detect children that have injured the blood vessels th...
What is the current status of trial NCT01808183?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 90 participants. The study started on 2012-02. Estimated completion is 2017-02.
What conditions does trial NCT01808183 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Supracondylar Humerus Fracture. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01808183?
The interventions under investigation include: Near Infrared Spectroscopy Pads (DEVICE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01808183?
This trial is sponsored by Wake Forest University Health Sciences, which has 1,061 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT01808183 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across North Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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