Improving treatment for children's arm fractures
IMPACCT: Infrastructure for Musculoskeletal Pediatric Acute Care Clinical Trials
This study is looking for the best ways to treat common arm fractures in kids, like certain elbow and wrist injuries, to see if surgery or just keeping the arm still works better, all while involving 32 children's hospitals to help make sure kids get the best care possible.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10906843 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on finding the best treatment methods for common arm fractures in children, specifically medial epicondyle fractures and displaced distal radius fractures. It aims to resolve the ongoing debate about whether these injuries should be treated with surgical reduction or simple immobilization. By establishing a network of 32 pediatric centers, the study will conduct multicenter randomized clinical trials to evaluate the effectiveness of these treatment options. This approach seeks to reduce unnecessary procedures and improve outcomes for children with these injuries.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are children aged 0-11 years who have sustained medial epicondyle or distal radius fractures.
Not a fit: Patients with fractures that are not medial epicondyle or distal radius fractures may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and safer treatment options for children with arm fractures, reducing the risk of long-term complications.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown variability in treatment approaches for similar pediatric fractures, indicating a need for more structured clinical trials in this area.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Janicki, Joseph a — Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Janicki, Joseph a
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.