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Casting Versus Percutaneus Pinning Treatment of Pediatric Overriding Distal Forearm Fractures

Finland60 participantsStarted 2020-06-29

Plain-language summary

This is a randomized controlled trial comparing casting in finger-trap traction without reduction versus closed reduction and percutaneous pin fixation of dorsally displaced, overriding distal metaphyseal radius fractures in under eleven years old children.

Who can participate

Age range

10 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Child with open epiphysis with closed overriding metaphyseal distal radial fracture with or without an associated fracture of the ulna * Normal communication development (languages Finnish, Swedish, English) Exclusion Criteria: * Bilateral forearm injuries * Gustillo-Anderson grade II or III open fracture * Galeazzi fracture-dislocation * Polytrauma * Neurovascular injury of the ipsilateral upper extremity * History of a displaced forearm fracture * Underlying disease affecting fracture healing

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?

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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

Wrist ROM

Timeframe: 6 months

Forearm ROM

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04323410

SponsorTöölö Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-09-15

Contact for this trial

Topi Laaksonen, MD

+358 50 427 1654 topi.laaksonen@hus.fi

View on ClinicalTrials.gov More Pediatric Overriding Distal Metaphyseal Radius Fractures trials

Who can participate

Age range

10 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.