Optimal Duration of Mechanical Traction for Displaced Distal Radius 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

In this prospective non-inferiority study, adults with an acute, displaced distal radius fracture requiring closed reduction and cast immobilization receive mechanical traction for 1, 5, and 10 minutes in the same patient. X-ray measurements of wrist alignment (tilt, radial inclination, radial height, and ulnar variance) are taken before traction and after each traction interval to see if shorter traction is not worse than longer traction. Each participant serves as their own control, allowing direct comparison of alignment across time points. The trial focuses on determining the shortest traction duration that achieves acceptable bone positioning while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

Age 18 years or older Acute, displaced distal radius fracture (AO/OTA 23-A, 23-B or 23-C) presenting to the Emergency Department and requiring closed reduction with mechanical traction and cast immobilisation Written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

Pathological fracture Open distal radius fracture Irreducible fracture requiring immediate operative fixation Previous surgery, previous fracture, or concomitant fracture of the same (ipsilateral) upper extremity Acute neurovascular compromise requiring immediate surgical intervention Inability to provide informed consent (e.g. severe cognitive impairment, dementia, acute substance intoxication, or a language barrier with no interpreter available) Pregnancy (screened per standard ED protocol)

Where it's running

• Luzerner Kantonsspital
  Lucerne, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Jill I de Bode
• Email: jilliris.debode@luks.ch
• Phone: +410412054770

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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.