Clinical trials: Wrist Fractures
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
Radius; Fracture, Lower or Distal End
Role of the Pronator Quadratus in Distal Radius Fractures
The skin, the bones, and most muscles received branches from the source arteries of at least two angiosomes, thus revealing one of the important anastomotic pathways by which the circulation is reconstituted in those cases where…
- Trial name
- NCT03371030
- Testing
- Pronatus quadratus reparation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Fundació Institut de Recerca de l'Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau
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
Electroacupuncture
Electroacupuncture Improves Wrist Functionality and Pain
Electroacupuncture improves pain and wrist functionality in patients undergoing rehabilitation therapy after distal radius fracture Distal radius fracture is extremely common, and it is about 10% of all fractures in the human…
- Trial name
- NCT04189237
- Testing
- Electroacupuncture
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- China Medical University Hospital
Distal Radius Fracture
Postsurgical Bupivacaine Extended-release Liposome Injection for Open-reduction Internal Distal Radius Fixation.
For patients undergoing open-reduction internal-fixaton (ORIF) of isolated distal radius fractures, administration of 66.5 mg of liposomal bupivacaine to operative field may decrease the need for post-operative narcotic pain…
- Trial name
- NCT02515851
- Testing
- Exparel
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Louisville
Radiation Exposure, Surgery
Volar Carbon Plate Effects on Procedure Time
Radius distal end fractures are common orthopedic injuries. Many methods have been described in the treatment of distal radius fractures.
- Conditions
- Radiation Exposure, Surgery, Radius Distal Fracture
- Trial name
- NCT05630430
- Testing
- The Effect of Volar Carbon Plate Applications on Radiation Exposure and Procedure Time in Intra-articular Radius Distal End Fractures
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Ataturk University
Distal Radius Fractures
Neuromuscular Stimulation in the Distal Radius Fractures
Distal radius fractures (DRFs) are fractures affecting the wrist and occurring in the distal portion of the radius bone. DRFs can also be classified as Colles, Barton, Smith, and Hutchinson/Chauffeur fractures according to the…
- Trial name
- NCT07756619
- Testing
- Traditional Exercises, Neuromuscular Stimulation
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
Distal Radius Fractures
Topical TRanexamic Acid vs. Placebo on Acute Postoperative Pain Following DRF Fixation
The goal of this study is to find out whether the use of topical tranexamic acid (TXA) into the surgical wound will result in less post-operative pain, less pain killer use, and better post-operative use of the wrist in people…
- Trial name
- TRADR (NCT06384456)
- Testing
- Topical TRanexamic Acid
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- University Health Network, Toronto
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
Wrist Injuries, Carpal Bone Fracture
The Canadian Prospective Pragmatic Perilunate Outcomes Trial
This is a unique three-fold prospective and retrospective study. With this approach, all previous and current PLIs presented at participating study sites will have the potential to be included in the study.
- Conditions
- Wrist Injuries, Carpal Bone Fracture, Dislocation of Wrist, Trauma
- Trial name
- C3PO (NCT04370626)
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 450 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Hand Injuries and Disorders, Distal Radius Fracture
The Role of Tranexamic Acid in Reducing Post Operative Hand Edema After Hand and Wrist Surgery
Hand edema following hand surgery is a common yet devastating side effect that can lead to early stiffness, prolonged rehabilitation and diminished function.
- Conditions
- Hand Injuries and Disorders, Distal Radius Fracture, Dupuytren Contracture
- Trial name
- THAW (NCT04907812)
- Testing
- Tranexamic acid, Surgery
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Ruby Grewal
Distal Radius Fractures
ORIF Distal Radius Blood Flow Restriction Therapy
Patients commonly experience a significant amount of muscular atrophy following open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) surgery of distal radius fractures, associated with an increased risk of re-injury, and an increase in time…
- Trial name
- ORIF DR BFR (NCT06136286)
- Testing
- Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) Cuff
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
Distal Radius Fracture, Clavicle Fracture
Digital Aftercare for Wrist and Clavicle Fractures
This prospective, two-arm, open-label clinical trial compares digital aftercare with traditional follow-up in adult patients after surgical treatment of uncomplicated distal radius or clavicle fractures.
- Conditions
- Distal Radius Fracture, Clavicle Fracture, Postoperative Care, Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs)
- Trial name
- DA-DRAC (NCT07055139)
- Testing
- Digital Aftercare, Traditional Aftercare
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 84 people
- Sponsor
- Luzerner Kantonsspital
Fracture
Risk Taking and Fracture Study
Boys suffer a disproportionately large number of fractures compared to girls (55-60%). This study aims to determine why this is the case by identifying risk factors for wrist fractures.
- Trial name
- NCT01768598
- Testing
- Fracture - Boys, Fracture - Girls, Non Fracture - Boys
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 319 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Distal Radius Fracture
Operative Treatment of Intra-Articular Distal Radius Fractures With Versus Without Wrist Arthroscopy
Open reduction and internal fixation of intra-articular distal radius fractures leads to better functional outcomes the first 6 months compared to non-operative treatment.
- Trial name
- RADAR (NCT02660515)
- Testing
- Additional wrist arthroscopy, ORIF
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Maasstad Hospital
Distal Radius Fracture, Wrist Fracture
The Value of Early Mobilization and Physiotherapy Following Wrist Fractures Treated by Volar Plating
A prospective, randomized study investigating the possible benefits of immediate mobilization and frequent physiotherapy following a wrist fracture treated by volar plating.
- Trial name
- NCT02015468
- Testing
- Early mobilization, Late mobilization
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Akershus
Distal Radius Fractures, Ankle Fractures
Improving Patient Understanding in Preoperative Informed Consent Process of Trauma Patients Using a Mixed Reality Viewer
This clinical trial aims to compare a Mixed Reality Viewer in the preoperative informed consent process to standard fracture visualization.
- Conditions
- Distal Radius Fractures, Ankle Fractures, Proximal Humeral Fracture
- Trial name
- NCT06062797
- Testing
- Mixed Reality Viewer, X-ray or CT scan
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- LMU Klinikum
Radius Fracture Distal, Surgery
Volar Locking Plate Versus External Fixation for Distal Radius Fracture - a Longterm Follow up
A 10-year follow up of a fusion of two earlier published randomized controlled trials. 203 patients with displaced distal radius fractures were randomized to surgery with a volar locking plate or external fixation.
- Conditions
- Radius Fracture Distal, Surgery, Surgery--Complications, Treatment Complication
- Trial name
- EXTEND (NCT05371938)
- Testing
- Volar locking plate, external fixation
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 203 people
- Sponsor
- Olof Skoldenberg
Fracture Arm, Fracture Leg
Accuro XV Ultrasound Imaging System for BoneEnhance and Fracture Detection Algorithms
The Accuro XV is a cart-based, bedside ultrasound instrument that incorporates new signal processing-based technologies for enhanced bone and soft-tissue imaging.
- Conditions
- Fracture Arm, Fracture Leg, Wrist Injury, Ankle Injury
- Trial name
- NCT07853768
- Testing
- Accuro XV Ultrasound Imaging System
- Where
- 10 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 25,000 people
- Sponsor
- Rivanna Medical, Inc.
Pain, Postoperative
Celecoxib in Postoperative Analgesia for Radius Fracture Surgery
Patients scheduled for elective osteosynthesis of the distal radius will be randomized to receive celecoxib 100 mg orally (PO) at 6 in the morning before surgery and every 12 hours for 2 days thereafter, or a placebo pill in the…
- Trial name
- NCT05288374
- Testing
- Celecoxib 100 mg
- Where
- 2 sites in Czechia
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Charles University, Czech Republic