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 range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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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

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

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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