Evaluating thumb function recovery after EPL rupture from distal radius fractures
Functional Outcome After Suture or EIP-transfer in EPL-rupture After Distal Radius Fracture
This study is testing how well two different surgeries can help people recover their thumb function after a tendon injury from a wrist fracture.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 16 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Vastra Gotaland Region Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Mölndal) |
| Trial ID | NCT05264675 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the recovery of thumb function in patients who have experienced a rupture of the extensor pollicis longus (EPL) tendon following a distal radius fracture. It compares outcomes between two surgical interventions: primary suture and extensor indicis proprius (EIP) transfer. The study will evaluate both objective measures and patient-reported outcomes to provide a comprehensive understanding of functional recovery. Given the commonality of distal radius fractures and the significant impact of EPL ruptures on hand function, this research addresses a critical gap in existing literature.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are individuals who have sustained a distal radius fracture and subsequently experienced an EPL rupture.
Not a fit: Patients with comorbidities that interfere with thumb function or those unable to complete study forms may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved surgical strategies and rehabilitation protocols for patients suffering from EPL ruptures, enhancing their hand function.
How similar studies have performed: While previous studies on EPL ruptures have been limited and varied, this study's focus on differentiating causes and post-operative care regimens represents a novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: * Distal Radius Fracture * EPL-rupture Exclusion Criteria: * comorbidity interfering with thumb function * inability to fill in forms
Where this trial is running
Mölndal
- Sahlgrenska University Hospital — Mölndal, Sweden (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ingrid Andreasson, Md Dr — Sahlgrenska Universitetssjukhuset
- Study coordinator: Ingrid Andreasson, Md Dr
- Email: ingrid.f.andreasson@vgregion.se
- Phone: +46 31 343 10 36
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.