Evaluating fracture classifications for distal radius fractures
Fracture Database of the University Hospital Basel: A REDCap Assisted Reliability and Validity Study of Fracture Classifications of the Distal Radius
This study is trying to see if expert doctors classify distal radius fractures differently than what's recorded in a hospital database to help improve treatment and training for medical staff.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 216 (estimated) |
| Ages | 16 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Basel) |
| Trial ID | NCT05684042 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational project aims to assess the accuracy of classifications for distal radius fractures recorded in a fracture database at the University Hospital Basel. Since 2017, the database has collected data on patients treated surgically for extremity and pelvic fractures, focusing on quality assurance. The study will involve reclassifying selected fractures by a group of experts to compare their classifications with those in the database, identifying any significant discrepancies. This evaluation is crucial for improving clinical practices and training for medical staff.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include patients aged 16 and older who have undergone surgical treatment for a primary distal radius fracture.
Not a fit: Patients under 16 years old or those receiving conservative treatment for distal radius fractures will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the accuracy of fracture classifications, leading to better patient outcomes and improved treatment protocols.
How similar studies have performed: While this approach focuses on quality assurance and classification accuracy, similar studies have shown that improving data quality can lead to better clinical outcomes.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients at least 16 years of age and regardless of gender * Surgical treatment of a primary fracture of the distal radius was performed * Pre-therapeutic radiographs of good quality and in two planes * General consent for quality assurance and research was not rejected Exclusion Criteria: * Existence of a documented refusal * Patients under the age of 16, as they are treated in the children's hospital * Conservative treatment of the distal radius fracture * Re-fracture after conservative or surgical treatment * Incorrect planes and poor quality of X-rays * Exclusive performance of a computed tomography, e.g. after polytrauma * Duplicates within the database * X-rays with forearm cast
Where this trial is running
Basel
- University Hospital Basel, Orthopedics and Traumatology — Basel, Switzerland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Murat Bilici — University Hospital Basel, Clinic for Orthopedics and Traumatology
- Study coordinator: Murat Bilici
- Email: murat.bilici@usb.ch
- Phone: +41 61 556 51 12
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.