Radiological Criteria for Instability in Distal Radius Fractures (NCT06617780) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Radiological Criteria for Instability in Distal Radius Fractures
Norway212 participantsStarted 2024-10-07
Plain-language summary
The study examines whether there are radiological criteria that can give an indication if a dorsally displaced distal radius fracture remains stable without the needs for surgery after closed reduction in patients between 18 and 65 years of age.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criterias:
* 18-65 years old, living in Oslo/surroundings (available for follow-up)
* AO class A2/3 or C1/C2 fractures
* Dorsally displaced fracture of the distal radius (minimum VLDV more than100 or ulnar variance more than 2 mm compared to healthy side before reduction) with or without PSU fracture
* Reduced to an acceptable position (VLDV 75-95 degrees, RIV more than 15 degrees, ulnar variance more than 2 mm, step/diastasis in the joint surface less than 2 mm)
Exclution criterias:
* Volar comminution (AO A3.3), step/diastasis more than 2 mm before reduction
* Ad latus more than 2 cortex widths after reduction
* Bilateral fractures
* Open fractures
* Previous wrist fracture in adulthood
* Still open growth disc on X-ray
* Antebrachium or carpal fracture
* Ligament damage in the root of the hand or DRUJ
* Lack of compliance (dementia, psychiatry/drug abuse, etc.)
* Language problems
* Rheumatoid arthritis or other systemic disease that can affect the result
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.