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Study NCT ID:
NCT02066857
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2017-05-24
First Post:
2014-02-14
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
True
Brief Title:
Cast vs. Splints for Minimally Displaced Distal Radius Fractures in the Elderly
Sponsor:
Emory University
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Use of Cast Versus Removable Splints for Minimally Displaced Distal Radius Fractures in Elderly Patients: A Prospective, Randomized Trial
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2017-05
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
The purpose of this prospective randomized study is to add to the body of knowledge on the treatment of minimally displaced distal radius fractures in patients over 60 years of age. The investigators believe that treating minimally displaced distal radius fractures in people over 60 with a removable splint and early range of motion will provide greater patient satisfaction, fewer complications, and earlier functional returns to pre-injury for these patients compared to those treated with a short arm cast which immobilizes the limb for at least four weeks, and has been shown to lead to longer recovery and possible residual stiffness. The investigators hope to provide sufficient evidence in directing treatment that will give the most efficacious and the most satisfactory return of prior function to patients. Since distal radius fractures in the elderly are common because of poorer bone quality, the elderly proportion of the population is increasing, and controlling health costs is of current concern, answering the question of which treatment produces the best results for all these concerns is of increasing importance now.
Detailed Description:
None
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: