Comparing compression bandages and splints for wrist fractures
Inmobilization With Compression Bandage vs Antebraquial Splint in Distal Radius Fractures Operated by Internal Fixation With Volar Locking Plate: A Pilot Study
This study is testing whether a compression bandage works better than a forearm cast for helping people heal from wrist fractures after surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Hospital Costa del Sol Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Córdoba and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06019585 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to compare the functional and radiological outcomes of two different immobilization techniques for distal radius fractures treated with internal fixation. Patients will be divided into two groups: one will receive immobilization with a forearm cast, while the other will use a compression bandage for three weeks. The study will evaluate potential complications and hypothesizes that the compression bandage may yield better short-term results. The effectiveness of both methods will be assessed at three and six months post-treatment.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 75 with specific types of distal radius fractures who can undergo surgery within three weeks of injury.
Not a fit: Patients with open fractures, severe soft tissue injuries, or those dependent on assistance for daily activities may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved treatment protocols for distal radius fractures, enhancing recovery outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have suggested that different immobilization techniques can yield varying outcomes, but this specific comparison is novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with type A, B, C fractures of AO classification of distal radius fractures * Patents aged between 18 and 75 years, * Patients operated on in the first 3 weeks after the trauma, and independent for the basic activities of daily living Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with open fractures * Patients with mental disorders (dementia, alcoholism, etc.), * Patient dependent for basic activities of daily living * Patients with fractures with severe articular and metaphyseal comminution and/or severe soft tissue injuries (type 2R3C3 AO), * Patients with previous diseases or anatomical alterations in the injured wrist (previous fractures, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.).
Where this trial is running
Córdoba and 1 other locations
- Hospital Reina Sofía — Córdoba, Spain (Recruiting)
- Hospital Costa del Sol — Málaga, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jose Ignacio Miró Jiménez, MD
- Email: ppnxmj89@gmail.com
- Phone: +34 674501958
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.