CompletedNot Applicable

Fracture Ultrasound in Kids Wirst Trial (FRUSKI-Wrist)

Switzerland815 participantsStarted 2022-05-01

Plain-language summary

This is a multicenter combined diagnostic accuracy study and observational prospective cohort. Part one aims to confirm non-inferiority of POCUS for the detection of distal forearm fractures compared to X-ray. Part two aims to confirm non-inforiority of POCUS compared to x-ray for the detection of potentially unstable forearm fractures needing follow up imaging.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients presenting to the emergency room of a study hospital with an acute trauma to the wrist and suspected fracture of the wrist consulted by a trained study examiner. * Age 0-18 years Depending on the result Exclusion Criteria: * Patient needing immediate medical attention (triage score 1 or 2) as well as severely displaced or open fractures or neurovascular compromise distally to the suspected fracture. * Patient with imaging studies obtained prior to the emergency room visit * Patient with prior fracture of the affected wrist within the last 24 months * Patient refusing participation / missing informed consent.

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.

What they're measuring

Fracture yes/no as final diagnosis

Timeframe: at 4 weeks from inclusion

Possible unstable fracture as final diagnosis

Timeframe: 4 weeks from inclusion

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07046793

SponsorDavid Troxler

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-04-10

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