Clinical trials: Wounds and Injuries, Wrists
Distal Radius Fracture
Early NMES and Mirror Therapy Interventions During Immobilization of Distal Radius Fracture
Current practice for distal radius fractures is to begin rehabilitation after immobilization to remediate the resulting impairments.
- Trial name
- NCT05925673
- Testing
- Mirror Therapy, Neuromuscular Stimulation (NMES), Mirror Therapy + NMES
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Pediatric Distal Forearm Fractures
Closed Reduction of Distal Forearm Fractures by Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians: A Prospective Study
Distal forearm fractures are amongst the most frequently encountered orthopedic injuries in the pediatric emergency department (ED). Immediate closed manipulation and cast immobilization, is still the mainstay of management.
- Trial name
- NCT01101607
- Testing
- Distal Forearm Fracture Reduction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 104 people
- Sponsor
- InMotion Orthopaedic Research Center
Edema Arm, Fracture; Wrist
Taping to Control Edema in Patients With Forearm Plaster for Wrist Fracture.
Wrist fractures are a very common event affecting patients of all ages and are estimated to account for approximately 10% -25% of all fractures. 70-90% of fractures are treated with closed reduction and forearm cast.
- Trial name
- NCT04683887
- Testing
- Tape application
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Azienda Unita Sanitaria Locale di Piacenza
Distal Radius Fracture
Cast Vs Splint in Distal Radius Fractures
This study will evaluate and compare the efficacy of 2 commonly-used methods of fracture immobilisation: (1) Fiberglass cast, and (2) Thermoplastic splint.
- Trial name
- NCT05159310
- Testing
- Cast vs Splint
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- National University Hospital, Singapore
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
Short vs Long Arm Cast for Distal Radius Fractures: the Verona Trial
This study prospectively compares the performance of an above-elbow cast (long arm cast) and a below-elbow cast (short arm cast) to maintain reduction in conservatively managed distal radius fractures.
- Trial name
- SLA-Ver (NCT03468023)
- Testing
- Short arm cast, Long arm cast
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 353 people
- Sponsor
- Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Verona
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), Wrist
Analysis of Radiographic Indices in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
The aim of this study was to compare wrist radiographic indices in patients with idiopathic carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) with normal cases.
- Conditions
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), Wrist, X-Ray, Radiography
- Trial name
- NCT06841809
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 275 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara Training and Research Hospital
Finger Stiffness, Distal Radius Fracture
Does Vitamin C Reduce Finger Stiffness After Distal Radius Fractures?
The reported prevalence of disproportionate pain and disability among patients recovering from a fracture of the distal radius varies widely.
- Trial name
- NCT02216812
- Testing
- 500 mg vitamin c, 1 pill per day for 6 weeks
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 134 people
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
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
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Short Term Efficacy of 5% Dextrose Injection With Ultrasound Guided Nerve Hydrodissection Method in CTS
Hydrodissection injection method; It is a safe and effective injection method in peripheral nerve compression that aims to release the adhesions by separating the nerve from the surrounding connective tissues through the liquid…
- Trial name
- NCT06189651
- Testing
- wrist splint, 5% dextrose injection using USG-guided nerve hydrodissection method
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital
Distal Radius Fractures, Fracture of Lower End of Radius
Compression Gloves for Distal Radius Fracture
Distal Radius Fractures are among the most common orthopedic injuries. Rehabilitation may be characterized by pain, stiffness, swelling, and decreased range of motion (hand and fingers), and grip strength.
- Conditions
- Distal Radius Fractures, Fracture of Lower End of Radius, Colles' Fracture, Smith's Fracture
- Trial name
- NCT01518179
- Testing
- Made-to-Measure Compression Gloves, Routine follow up and treatment
- Where
- 2 sites in Israel
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Clalit Health Services
Distal Radius Fracture
Short Forearm Casting Versus Below-elbow Splinting for Acute Immobilization of Distal Radius Fractures
There is no consensus regarding the need to immobilize the elbow in immediate immobilization of closed distal radius fractures post-reduction.
- Trial name
- NCT02679066
- Testing
- Sugar-tong splint, Short forearm cast
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Johns Hopkins University
Osteoporosis, Fractures
Strategies Targeting Osteoporosis to Prevent Recurrent Fractures
An evidence-based quality improvement intervention will overcome multiple barriers to best practice and improve rates of diagnosis and effective treatment for osteoporosis in high-risk patients.
- Trial name
- NCT00152321
- Testing
- Patients (education, counseling) and Physicians (reminders,1-page guidelines)., Multifaceted intervention, Usual Care
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 242 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Secondary Prevention
Early Mobilisation of the Distal Radius Fracture
The goal of this clinical trial is to demonstrate the effectiveness of early therapy in 14 patients with a distal radius fracture DRF resulting from injury, as the study group.
- Trial name
- NCT06258928
- Testing
- Functional examination
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Józef Piłsudski University of Physical Education
Postoperative Pain, Carpal Tunnel Release
Pain Outcomes of Intra-operative IV Tylenol and/or IV Toradol for Carpal Tunnel and Distal Radius Fracture Surgeries
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of intra-operative administration of IV tylenol and/or IV toradol in minimizing post-operative pain for carpal tunnel patients and distal radius fracture patients.
- Conditions
- Postoperative Pain, Carpal Tunnel Release, Distal Radius Fracture
- Trial name
- NCT02313675
- Testing
- Acetaminophen, Ketorolac Tromethamine, Saline
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- John Fowler
Osteoporosis, Fractures
Therapeutic Touch for Wrist Fractures in Postmenopausal Women
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic touch in treating wrist fractures in women past menopause.
- Trial name
- NCT00079521
- Testing
- Therapeutic Touch
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 125 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Distal Radius Fractures, Fractures, Bone
Three Weeks of Cast Immobilisation Versus One Week of Brace Immobilisation in Distal Radius Fractures
Three weeks of cast immobilisation versus one week of brace immobilisation in non- or minimally displaced distal radius fractures in adult patients <50 years of age treated non-operatively.
- Trial name
- DRPIPIII (NCT06235957)
- Testing
- Cast 3 weeks, Brace 1 week
- Where
- 3 sites in Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Spaarne Gasthuis
Wrist Injury, Hand and Upper Limb Trauma
Virtual Reality-based Rehabilitation for Traumatic Hand and Wrist Injuries
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of immersive virtual reality (VR)-based Action Observation Therapy (AOT) as an adjunct to conventional rehabilitation in patients with traumatic wrist and hand…
- Conditions
- Wrist Injury, Hand and Upper Limb Trauma, Hand and Forearm Trauma, Muskuloskeletal Diseases
- Trial name
- AOT-VR-HAND (NCT07633769)
- Testing
- Immersive Virtual Reality Action Observation Therapy, Conventional Rehabilitation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Malaga
Radius; Fracture, Lower or Distal End
Cast vs. Splints for Minimally Displaced Distal Radius Fractures in the Elderly
The purpose of this prospective randomized study is to add to the body of knowledge on the treatment of minimally displaced distal radius fractures in patients over 60 years of age.
- Trial name
- NCT02066857
- Testing
- Cast made of generic plaster or fiberglass cast material, Generic "off the shelf" removable splint
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Injury; Blood Vessel, Wrist, Radial Artery
Assessment of Radial Artery Complications Whilst Achieving Rapid Haemostasis
The purpose of this study is to compare different protocols aimed at achieving haemostasis (i.e. stop the bleeding) in patients undergoing heart procedures with access through the wrist.
- Trial name
- ARCH (NCT04457219)
- Testing
- Haemostatic Dressing, Conventional Dressing, 120 Minutes External Compression
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 2,114 people
- Sponsor
- Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust