Removable Splint Versus Cast in the Treatment of Distal Radius Fracture in Children (NCT05244317) | Clinical Trial Compass
WithdrawnNot Applicable
Removable Splint Versus Cast in the Treatment of Distal Radius Fracture in Children
Stopped: no cases included
Iraq0Started 2021-09-20
Plain-language summary
Refugees live in camps under unusual living conditions. The children in the camps may not have enough safe facilities to play. If an injury occurred in these children, the classical and adequate regime of treatment may not be available. Hence, it may be valuable to find simple, cheap, and safe methods of treatment for their injuries.
Who can participate
Age range
2 Years – 12 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age: between 2-12 years old age.
* Sex: both male and female.
* Address: living in one of the refugees' camps in the Duhok Government.
* Duration of symptoms: less than 7 days.
* Type of injury: fracture at the distal end of radius proofed by a radiograph film in two views (posteroanterior and lateral).
* Type of fracture: it may be any of the followings:
* torus (buckle) fracture,
* undisplaced or minimally displaced fracture distal radius physis (type 1 and 2 only) that do not need reduction.
* undisplaced or minimal displaced metaphyseal fracture that does not need reduction. Note: The minimally displaced fracture will be considered when the fracture fragments have a tilt of fewer than 15 degrees and shift less than 5 millimeters at the fracture site in both views.
Exclusion Criteria:
* open fractures
* pathological fractures
* displaced fractures that need reduction
* delayed presentation beyond 7 days
* associated fracture of the ulnar bone
* polytraumatic cases.
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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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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