TerminatedNot Applicable

Randomized Control Trial: Elbow Extension Versus Flexion Cast in Proximal Half Both Bone Forearm Fractures

Stopped: Not able to enroll enough patients for analysis

United States3 participantsStarted 2023-04-07

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to compare outcomes between two immobilization methods for pediatric proximal half both bone forearm fractures.

Who can participate

Age range3 Years – 18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Ages 3-18 * Skeletally immature * Unilateral Radius and Ulna Fracture located within the proximal ½ of each bone * Fracture requires reduction and casting Exclusion Criteria: * Ages \< 3 * Distal ½ Radius and Ulna Forearm Fracture * Isolated radius or ulna fracture * Humerus Fracture of the Ipsilateral Arm (including floating elbow) * Metabolic Bone Disease * Open Fractures * Monteggia and Galeazzi Fractures * Deformity or abnormality not allowing for standard casting (limb deficiency, contracture) * Parent speaks language other than english

What they're measuring

Alignment/Loss of Reduction

Timeframe: This will be accessed in clinic via x-rays until 8 weeks status post cast application.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05470257

SponsorUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-02-12

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