Short Leg Walking Plaster Cast Versus Walking Foot Cast for Jones Fracture (NCT06687668) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Short Leg Walking Plaster Cast Versus Walking Foot Cast for Jones Fracture
Pakistan122 participantsStarted 2024-11-13
Plain-language summary
This study is an open-label, randomized controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of two plaster cast methods-Short Leg Walking Plaster Cast and Walking Foot Plaster Cast-for treating Jones fractures, a common fracture at the base of the fifth metatarsal in the foot. This trial will be conducted at Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar. The study will evaluate differences in fracture healing and functional outcomes between these two treatment approaches. Findings from this trial may guide more evidence-based treatment protocols for Jones fractures, potentially improving patient mobility and recovery without requiring surgical intervention.
Who can participate
Age range
18 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.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Both genders
* 18 years and above
* Jones fractures that are un-displaced or minimally displaced (less than 2 mm)
* Fractures presented within 7 days of injury
Exclusion Criteria:
* Significant foot swelling
* Open fractures
* Ipsilateral foot, ankle, or lower limb soft tissue pathology or fractures
* Pathological fractures
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
1
Fracture Union Rate
Timeframe: 6 weeks after cast application.
2
Delayed Union Rate
Timeframe: 6 weeks, with further assessment at 8 weeks if needed.
3
Nonunion Rate
Timeframe: 8 weeks post-cast application.
4
Functional Outcome (American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Score - AOFAS)