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Postoperative Immobilization and Physical Therapy Following Volar Locked Plating for Distal Radius Fractures
NCT04324580 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to see if splinting and formal physical therapy are necessary following surgical fixation (open reduction internal fixation) of distal radius fractures (broken wrist). Currently there is no consensus for post-operative protocol following fixation of distal radius fractures. The decision to splint (late mobilization) and prescribe formal physical therapy vs. not to splint (early mobilization) and use self-guided physical therapy is based on surgeon or institutional preference. The goal of this study is to determine if early mobilization leads to improved outcomes and decreased costs without increasing pain or the loss of hardware fixation.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Splint
- BEHAVIORAL Formal Physical Therapy
- BEHAVIORAL Self directed physical therapy
- OTHER Soft dressing (No Splint)
Study Locations (1)
New York
- NYU Langone — New York
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 230 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-06-18 |
| Est. Completion | 2025-08-01 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT04324580
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT04324580 describes a study currently listed as active not recruiting. It is categorized as NA, 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 230 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is NYU Langone Health, which has 1,204 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 Distal Radius Fracture appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 4 interventions — of which Splint 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: NCT04324580 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include New York. 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 NCT04324580 about?
NCT04324580 is a clinical study titled "Postoperative Immobilization and Physical Therapy Following Volar Locked Plating for Distal Radius Fractures". The purpose of this study is to see if splinting and formal physical therapy are necessary following surgical fixation (open reduction internal fixation) of distal radius fractures (broken wrist). Currently there is no consensus for post-operative protocol following fixation of distal radius fractur...
What is the current status of trial NCT04324580?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 230 participants. The study started on 2020-06-18. Estimated completion is 2025-08-01.
What conditions does trial NCT04324580 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Distal Radius 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 NCT04324580?
The interventions under investigation include: Splint (OTHER), Formal Physical Therapy (BEHAVIORAL), Self directed physical therapy (BEHAVIORAL), Soft dressing (No Splint) (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04324580?
This trial is sponsored by NYU Langone Health, which has 1,204 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT04324580 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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