WithdrawnNot Applicable

Waterproof Casting Versus Standard Casting for Short Leg Walking Casts

Stopped: Casting material has been changed and can no longer proceed with the study.

United States0Started 2025-09

Plain-language summary

The purpose of the study is to determine whether the use of waterproof padding in short leg walking casts will lead to an increase in cast-related complications, as compared to the standard non-waterproof casting in children.

Who can participate

Age range5 Years – 18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: • Being placed in a short leg walking cast for one of the diagnoses listed below: * ankle fracture * foot fracture * ankle sprain * foot sprain * toe-walking * tendonitis * apophysitis Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with wounds to the foot or ankle prior to cast placement * Patients with cognitive dysfunction

What they're measuring

Preference for Same Type of Cast (waterproof short leg walking cast)

Timeframe: Upon Cast Removal (3-7 weeks from cast application)

Preference for Same Type of Cast (non-waterproof short leg walking cast)

Timeframe: Upon Cast Removal (3-7 weeks from cast application)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04961957

SponsorWest Virginia University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-09

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