Ultrasound Assesment Of Radial Nerve In Humeral Shaft Fracture Patients With Radial Palsy (NCT07286734) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Ultrasound Assesment Of Radial Nerve In Humeral Shaft Fracture Patients With Radial Palsy
Turkey (Türkiye)20 participantsStarted 2024-01-01
Plain-language summary
This study investigates how well ultrasound imaging can identify damage to the radial nerve in patients with a broken upper arm bone (humeral shaft fracture). Some of these patients also have weakness or paralysis in their hand and wrist due to injury to the radial nerve. The study compares patients with and without radial nerve problems to see if early ultrasound scans can accurately detect nerve damage before surgery.
All patients will receive standard care, including surgery to fix the fracture. Those with nerve problems will also have the nerve explored during surgery. The results of the ultrasound will be compared to what is found during the operation. Patients will be followed closely over 12 months to monitor nerve recovery, healing of the bone, and any complications.
The goal is to improve the early diagnosis and management of nerve injuries in arm fractures, using a safe, non-invasive ultrasound scan that could help guide treatment decisions.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult patients aged 18 years or older.
* Diagnosed with traumatic humeral shaft fracture.
* Admitted and followed according to the local clinical protocol with a confirmed diagnosis.
* Underwent required investigations, including high-resolution ultrasonography and/or electromyography (EMG).
* Provided written informed consent to participate in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pathological fractures due to malignancy or metabolic disorder.
* History of previous humeral fracture or pre-traumatic radial nerve deficit.
* Clinically detected vascular injury or major soft tissue loss accompanying the fracture.
* Incomplete diagnostic workup (absence of ultrasound or EMG examination).
* Declined participation or were lost to follow-up.
* Persons under 18 years of age.
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
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Preoperative Ultrasound Accuracy in Detecting Radial Nerve Continuity
Timeframe: Baseline (within 48 hours of admission); confirmation at surgery