Clinical trials: Upper Extremity Fractures
Radius Fractures, Hand Fracture
Is AMPS a Responsive Tool for Assessing Change in ADL-abilities After Finger or Hand Surgery
The aim of the study is to assess the responsiveness of the Assessment of Motor and Process Skills (AMPS) in a population of patients undergoing rehabilitation following hand surgery, as this has not previously been investigated.
- Conditions
- Radius Fractures, Hand Fracture, Hand Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT03496337
- Testing
- Assessment of motor and process skills test
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Central Jutland Regional Hospital
Fracture of Shaft of Radius and/or Ulna, Metaphyseal Fracture of Bone of Upper Limb
Is Univalving or Bivalving of Long Arm Casts for Forearm Fractures Necessary?
This study aims to examine the need for univalve or bivalve splitting of casts in pediatric patients with forearm fractures following closed reduction and cast application in a randomized, prospective fashion.
- Conditions
- Fracture of Shaft of Radius and/or Ulna, Metaphyseal Fracture of Bone of Upper Limb, Fracture of Upper Limb, Level Unspecified
- Trial name
- NCT02614690
- Testing
- No Split Cast of forearm fractures, Univalve Split Cast of forearm fractures, Bivalve Split Cast of forearm fractures
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Humeral Fractures
Internal Fixation of Lateral Humeral Condyle Fractures With Absorbable Screws in Children
Lateral humeral condyle fractures are the second most common elbow fractures in children. Displaced and rotated fractures require stabilization and reduction.
- Trial name
- NCT02733666
- Testing
- Absorbable screw group
- Volunteers
- 86 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Chongqing Medical University
Clavicle Fracture
KT Tape for Pediatric Clavicle Fractures
Clavicle fractures in children are mostly managed non-operatively since they have an overall high union rate (95%) and a "good" functional outcome following nonoperative treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT04161534
- Testing
- KT Tape, Arm Sling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Compartment Syndrome Traumatic Lower Extremity, Compartment Syndrome Traumatic Upper Extremity
Clinical Trial of a New Device for Real-Time Muscle Pressure Measurements in Patients at Risk for Acute Compartment Syndrome
Compartment syndrome remains a very serious complication of lower extremity trauma and/or procedural cases that involved lower or upper extremity surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT04012723
- Testing
- MY01 Continuous Compartmental Pressure Monitor
- Where
- 5 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- MY01 Inc.
Wrist Fractures, Forearm Fractures
Evaluation of Cork Splint Materials Instead of Plaster Splint for Children
This is an evaluation of the functionality and added value of cork splint materials instead of a plaster splint for children (3-11 years old).
- Conditions
- Wrist Fractures, Forearm Fractures, Elbow Fractures, Ankle Fractures
- Trial name
- NCT00285961
- Testing
- Cork splint materials (instead of plaster splint)
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
Fracture
Adequacy of Pain Management for Upper Extremity Fracture After Discharge From a Pediatric Emergency Depart
Pain is a common cause for children seeking care in the Emergency Department (ED). Children with orthopedic injuries often require pain control when seeking emergency care.
- Trial name
- NCT01514097
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Fractures, Closed, Fractures Bone
Clinical Evaluation of Cast21 Short Arm Product During Treatment of Distal Radial or Distal Ulnar Fractures
The primary objective of this study will be the collection of preliminary clinical evidence to indicate that Cast21 Short Arm Product is no worse than the current standard of care arm immobilization devices in pediatric patients.
- Conditions
- Fractures, Closed, Fractures Bone, Fracture, Fractures
- Trial name
- Cast21 SAP (NCT06304649)
- Testing
- Cast or brace alternative
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cast21
Elbow Injury, Elbow Fracture
Pocket Sized Ultrasound (PsUS) and Pediatric Elbow Fractures
The main purpose of this project is to investigate the accuracy of pocket-sized ultrasound (PsUS) in the diagnosis of pediatric elbow fractures.
- Trial name
- NCT05870345
- Testing
- Butterfly IQ
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Elbow Fractures
Efficacy of the Buzzy System on Pain and Fear Reduction in Elbow Fracture Pin Removal
The goal of this study is to determine if the Buzzy System, a vibrating ice pack shaped like a bee reduces pain in removal of elbow fracture pin.
- Trial name
- NCT07520851
- Testing
- Flash Cards, Buzzy Ice pack
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oklahoma
Distal Radius Fracture
Functional Outcome After EPL-rupture After Distal Radius Fracture
Rupture of the extensor pollicis longus, (EPL) is a common complication after distal radius fractures. A rupture prevents the thumb extension, which in turn has a negative impact on hand function.
- Trial name
- NCT05264675
- Testing
- primary suture, EIP-transfer
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Vastra Gotaland Region
Wrist Fracture, Distal Radius Fracture
Defining Displacement Thresholds for Surgical Intervention for Distal Radius Fractures - a Delphi Study
Wrist (distal radius fractures) are very common injuries. Despite this there is still much controversy about the best way to treat them and in particular which ones require intervention.
- Trial name
- NCT03126474
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Leicester
Radius Fracture Distal
Immobilization Without Reduction vs. Reduction Under General Anesthesia in Metaphyseal Fractures of the Distal Radius
Distal radius metaphyseal fractures are the most frequent in the pediatric population. The current treatment for angulated or shortened fractures is effective.
- Trial name
- NCT05008029
- Testing
- In situ immobilization, Reduction under general anesthesia
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto de Ortopedia Infantil Roosevelt
Upper Extremity Fracture
Brachial Plexus Block in Children and Adolescents
This study involves a retrospective evaluation of brachial plexus anaesthesia in children and adolescents (patients under the age of 18) undergoing surgical procedures of the upper extremity following trauma.
- Trial name
- NCT03842423
- Testing
- Brachial Plexus Anaesthesia
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 2,760 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of Vienna
Humeral Fractures
Rotator Cuff Injury in Antegrade Locked Nailing for Humeral Fractures
The purpose of this study is to investigate the potential insults of rotator cuff muscle and the functional recovery of upper extremity function after antegrade nailing of humeral fractures.
- Trial name
- SRC (NCT00772850)
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Pediatric Overriding Distal Metaphyseal Radius Fractures
Casting Versus Percutaneus Pinning Treatment of Pediatric Overriding Distal Forearm Fractures
This is a randomized controlled trial comparing casting in finger-trap traction without reduction versus closed reduction and percutaneous pin fixation of dorsally displaced, overriding distal metaphyseal radius fractures in…
- Trial name
- NCT04323410
- Testing
- Cast immobilization, Percutaneus pinning
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Töölö Hospital
Distal Humerus Fracture
Does Surgical-approach Affect Outcome After Fixation of Intra-articular Fractures of Distal Humerus?
observational study at tertiary care hospital and level 1 trauma centre aiming to evaluate the difference between two common surgical approaches to distal humerus fracture fixation.
- Trial name
- NCT03833414
- Testing
- triceps lifting and olecranon osteotomy approaches
- Volunteers
- 43 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aga Khan University
Fracture, Trauma
Surgical Treatment Versus Non-surgical Treatment of Ulnar Fractures
The purpose of this study is to determine if surgery using a plate and screws to fix a forearm fracture (ulnar shaft) will improve functional outcome compared to non-operative treatment out to 1 year of follow-up.
- Conditions
- Fracture, Trauma, Ulna Fracture, Orthopedic
- Trial name
- NCT01123447
- Testing
- Open reduction and internal fixation, Closed reduction and short-arm cast
- Where
- 9 sites in Canada, United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Exostosis of Elbow, Upper Extremity Fracture
Virtual Reality Distraction From Procedural Pain in Children
This study explored the feasibility, acceptability and perceived the effectiveness of an Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) 'game' in the rehabilitation of children with upper limb injuries.
- Conditions
- Exostosis of Elbow, Upper Extremity Fracture, Burn; Arm, Burn Scald
- Trial name
- NCT03998995
- Testing
- Immersive Virtual Reality
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Sheffield Hallam University
Distal Radius Fracture
Analysis of Implant Placement in Patients With Distal Radius Fractures in Western Brittany (REDIRA)
The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of design on plate position at the level of the distal radius. Six anterior wrist plates design were analyzed relative to the watershed line using the Soong classification.
- Trial name
- REDIRA (NCT06011122)
- Testing
- Distal radius fracture ORIF with a specific volar plate
- Where
- 5 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 2,723 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Brest