TerminatedNot Applicable

"The Length of Cervical Collar Treatment for Traumatic Sub-axial Fractures"

Stopped: Only 32 patients included in 21 months

Norway32 participantsStarted 2016-06

Plain-language summary

Most fractures of the cervical spine are considered stable and treated with a rigid cervical collar. However no studies have to date been published addressing the length of treatment. There seems to be a significant dissimilarity between hospitals within and between countries with the length of collar treatment varying from 6 to 12 weeks. At the neurosurgical department at Oslo University Hospital, Ullevål the standard length of treatment for a stable cervical fracture is 12 weeks. This study seeks to establish whether 6 weeks of collar treatment for a specific subtype of stable fractures in the cervical spine is sufficient.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 85 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with a newly diagnosed (within 5 days of injury) fracture in vertebra C3-C7 with SLIC score 1-3 * Patients must be abel to give their consent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Unstable cervical fractures in need of surgery * SLIC score \>3 * Fractures of the spinous process and the transverse process in the cervical spine * Stable fractures in in the C3-C7 vertebra combined with fractures of the C0-C2 vertebra * Pathological fractures in the cervical spine

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Fracture healing

Timeframe: 6 months

Visual analogue scale - neck pain and radiculopathy

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02788760

SponsorOslo University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-04

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