Comparing decorated casts for kids with arm or leg fractures
Official title: Cast Art for Kids With Extremity Fractures on Satisfaction and Perception of Pain (CAKEPOP)
Run by United States Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth · NCT06990555 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if kids with arm or leg fractures feel happier and experience less pain with decorated casts compared to plain ones.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 5 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 96 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | United States Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth Federal |
| Locations | 1 site (Portsmouth, Virginia) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 8, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 30, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 30, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | October 9, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06990555 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are children aged 5 to 17 who have sustained an upper or lower extremity fracture and are scheduled for an orthopedic evaluation.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients over 18 years old or those who have undergone surgery will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the impact of cast customization on patient satisfaction and pain perception in children with extremity fractures. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either a plain white cast, a color-wrapped cast, or a cast with custom art. The study will measure satisfaction using a visual analog scale and assess pain scores to determine if the type of cast affects these outcomes. By focusing on the pediatric population, the trial seeks to enhance the overall experience of children undergoing treatment for fractures.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve patient satisfaction and pain management for children with fractures.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited information on similar studies, the concept of customizing casts has gained popularity, suggesting potential for positive outcomes.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 5 years old and greater, and less than 18 years old * Sustained an upper or lower extremity fracture * Scheduled for orthopedic clinic visit for injury evaluation * Have radiographic and clinical data available for review Exclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years old or greater at the time of screening * Patient/parents do not consent to being included in the study * Underwent surgery
Where it's running
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Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Portsmouth, Virginia, United States Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.