Comparing short and long fiberglass casts for children's forearm fractures
Unterarm-Combicast Versus Oberarm-Combicast Bei Gelenknahen Distalen (Salter Harris I/II) Radius- Und Vorderarmfrakturen im Kindesalter
NA · University Children's Hospital, Zurich · NCT05156749
This study tests whether a short fiberglass cast works just as well as a long fiberglass cast for kids with certain types of forearm fractures.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 120 (estimated) |
| Ages | 4 Years to 16 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Children's Hospital, Zurich (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Zurich) |
| Trial ID | NCT05156749 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effectiveness of short-arm fiberglass cast (SAC) immobilization compared to long-arm cast (LAC) treatment for children with displaced and non-displaced distal Salter Harris I and II forearm fractures. Participants are randomly assigned to either the SAC or LAC group through a sealed envelope method. While the treatment groups are not blinded to the patients or staff, the data analysis will be conducted under blinded conditions to ensure objectivity in the results.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 4 to 16 years with Salter Harris I or II fractures of the distal radius or forearm.
Not a fit: Patients with open, unstable, or intraarticular fractures, or those outside the age range of 4 to 16 years, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide evidence for a less invasive and potentially more comfortable treatment option for children with forearm fractures.
How similar studies have performed: While there may be limited studies directly comparing short and long-arm casts in this specific context, similar approaches in pediatric fracture management have shown promise in improving patient comfort and outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Salter Harris I or II fracture of the distal radius or a forearm fracture * informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * open/instable/intraarticular fracture * age \<4 years or \> 16years * no informed consent
Where this trial is running
Zurich
- University Children's Hospital Zurich — Zurich, Switzerland (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Michelle Seiler, PD
- Email: michelle.seiler@kispi.uzh.ch
- Phone: +41 44 266 43 10
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.
Conditions: Fracture Forearm