TerminatedNot Applicable

Effect of Bracing Versus No Bracing in Stable Thoracolumbar Compression and Burst Fractures

Stopped: Recruitment and follow up concerns during Covid-19 pandemic

United States1 participantsStarted 2020-01-05

Plain-language summary

Spinal orthoses have been used in the treatment of non-operative thoracic and lumbar fractures with much success. However, there has been increasing questioning as to wether or not the orthotics are necessary to have a good overall outcome. Being fitted for and acquiring braces are associated with great expense and increased hospital stays. The purpose of this study is to determine wether or not braces are required for good outcome post thoracic or lumbar fracture.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Any acute, stable thoracic or lumbar compression or burst fracture appropriate for non-operative care Exclusion Criteria: * neurological deficit, pregnant, incarcerated, non-English speaking, previous spinal surgery, additional lower extremity injury affecting weight bearing, younger than 18 years of age

What they're measuring

Oswestry Disability Index (ODI)

Timeframe: 6 month post-injury

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03952182

SponsorSt. Louis University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2020-03-15

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