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NCT02066857 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Cast vs. Splints for Minimally Displaced Distal Radius Fractures in the Elderly
A NA study of Radius; Fracture, Lower or Distal End, sponsored by Emory University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 5
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT02066857 is a NA study of Radius; Fracture, Lower or Distal End that has completed, run by Emory University. The registered enrollment target is 5 participants. The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT02066857, a NA study of Radius; Fracture, Lower or Distal End, has completed, sponsored by Emory University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 5 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of this prospective randomized study is to add to the body of knowledge on the treatment of minimally displaced distal radius fractures in patients over 60 years of age. The investigators believe that treating minimally displaced distal radius fractures in people over 60 with a removable splint and early range of motion will provide greater patient satisfaction, fewer complications, and earlier functional returns to pre-injury for these patients compared to those treated with a short arm cast which immobilizes the limb for at least four weeks, and has been shown to lead to longer recovery and possible residual stiffness. The investigators hope to provide sufficient evidence in directing treatment that will give the most efficacious and the most satisfactory return of prior function to patients. Since distal radius fractures in the elderly are common because of poorer bone quality, the elderly proportion of the population is increasing, and controlling health costs is of current concern, answering the question of which treatment produces the best results for all these concerns is of increasing importance now.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Cast made of generic plaster or fiberglass cast material
- DEVICE Generic "off the shelf" removable splint
Study Locations (1)
Georgia
- Emory Orthopaedics and Spine Center - Atlanta
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 5 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-04 |
| Est. Completion | 2016-04 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02066857
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02066857 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 5 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Emory University, which has 1,208 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Radius; Fracture, Lower or Distal End appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Cast made of generic plaster or fiberglass cast material is the first listed.
NCT02066857 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Georgia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02066857 about?
NCT02066857 is a clinical study titled "Cast vs. Splints for Minimally Displaced Distal Radius Fractures in the Elderly". The purpose of this prospective randomized study is to add to the body of knowledge on the treatment of minimally displaced distal radius fractures in patients over 60 years of age. The investigators believe that treating minimally displaced distal radius fractures in people over 60 with a removable...
What is the current status of trial NCT02066857?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 5 participants. The study started on 2014-04. Estimated completion is 2016-04.
What conditions does trial NCT02066857 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Radius; Fracture, Lower or Distal End.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02066857?
The interventions under investigation include: Cast made of generic plaster or fiberglass cast material (DEVICE), Generic "off the shelf" removable splint (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02066857?
This trial is sponsored by Emory University, which has 1,208 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02066857 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Georgia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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