Comparing short and long fiberglass casts for children's forearm fractures

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

• 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

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.