Clinical trials: Closed Fracture of Shaft of Humerus
Closed Fracture of Shaft of Humerus
HUmeral Shaft Fracture FIXation Study
Fractures of the humeral shaft (upper arm bone) account for approximately 1% of all adult fractures in the United Kingdom. Historically, these injuries have been treated using a cast and/or brace, with immediate surgical fixation…
- Trial name
- HU-FIX (NCT03689335)
- Testing
- Operative, Humeral brace
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
Closed Fracture of Shaft of Humerus
Operative Versus Nonoperative Treatment of Humeral Shaft Fractures: A Prospective Cohort Comparison Study
The subject's broken humerus (arm) is suitable for treatment with a fracture brace or operative fixation with plate and screws. Both of these types of treatments are often used by doctors to fix broken bones.
- Trial name
- NCT01363518
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 164 people
- Sponsor
- St. Louis University