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NCT04324580 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Postoperative Immobilization and Physical Therapy Following Volar Locked Plating for Distal Radius Fractures
A NA study of Distal Radius Fracture, sponsored by NYU Langone Health.
- Active
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 230
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT04324580: Active NA study of Distal Radius Fracture, sponsored by NYU Langone Health.
NCT04324580 is a NA study of Distal Radius Fracture that is active but no longer recruiting, run by NYU Langone Health. The registered enrollment target is 230 participants, roughly in line with the 231-participant average among 11 other Distal Radius Fracture trials with a reported enrollment target. The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04324580, a NA study of Distal Radius Fracture, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by NYU Langone Health.
- ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 230 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
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.
Primary Outcome
The loss of fixation will be measured by the change in radiologic outcomes (in degrees) from 2-week post-operative visit to follow-up visits.
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 |
What the registry record for NCT04324580 still lists
NCT04324580 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 230 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, roughly in line with the 231-participant average among 11 other Distal Radius Fracture trials with a reported enrollment target.
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.
NCT04324580 reports a single indexed study location in New York.
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.
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).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04324580?
This trial is sponsored by NYU Langone Health, which has 1,164 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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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