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NCT02679066 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Short Forearm Casting Versus Below-elbow Splinting for Acute Immobilization of Distal Radius Fractures
A NA study, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
- Terminated
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 200
- Enrollment target
NCT02679066: Clinical Trial NA study, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
NCT02679066 is a NA study that was terminated before completion, run by Johns Hopkins University. The registered enrollment target is 200 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (86% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02679066, a NA study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
- TERMINATED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 200 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
There is no consensus regarding the need to immobilize the elbow in immediate immobilization of closed distal radius fractures post-reduction. Decreased functionality of the upper extremity is a notable morbidity associated with below-elbow splinting of distal radius fractures post-reduction. Few studies have provided evidence comparing sugar tong splinting versus short-arm casting as methods of immediate post-reduction immobilization. The study will randomize patients with close distal radius fractures to short forearm casting versus sugar tong splinting with close follow up including radiographic and clinical evaluation. This will provide guidance regarding the need for short forearm cast immobilization versus sugar tong splinting in early maintenance of reduction of closed distal radius fractures, as well as functional effects of sugar tong splinting versus short forearm casting.
Primary Outcome
Radiologic parameters to include radial height, radial inclination and volar tilt will be measured from post-immobilization radiographs at presentation, one week, two weeks and four weeks. Maintenance of reduction will be defined as: loss of reduction of \< 2 mm radial height, \< 5 degrees of radial inclination or \< 10 degrees of volar tilt and/or \< 2 mm intra-articular step off, in follow up radiographs as compared to immediate post-reduction radiographs.
Interventions
- DEVICE Sugar-tong splint
- DEVICE Short forearm cast
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 200 participants |
| Start Date | 2014-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-02 |
| Phase | NA |
Why NCT02679066 stopped before completion
NCT02679066 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 200 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (86% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Sugar-tong splint is the first listed.
NCT02679066 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02679066 about?
NCT02679066 is a clinical study titled "Short Forearm Casting Versus Below-elbow Splinting for Acute Immobilization of Distal Radius Fractures". There is no consensus regarding the need to immobilize the elbow in immediate immobilization of closed distal radius fractures post-reduction. Decreased functionality of the upper extremity is a notable morbidity associated with below-elbow splinting of distal radius fractures post-reduction. Few st...
What is the current status of trial NCT02679066?
This trial is currently terminated. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 200 participants. The study started on 2014-01. Estimated completion is 2019-02.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02679066?
The interventions under investigation include: Sugar-tong splint (DEVICE), Short forearm cast (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02679066?
This trial is sponsored by Johns Hopkins University, which has 1,448 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Where NCT02679066's enrollment target sits among peer trials
200 506th of 2000 higher than 1,434 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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