Cast Art for Broken Bones

(CAKE POP Trial)

Age: < 65

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: United States Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

96 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare casts with cast art versus those without art in children who sustain a fracture of the extremity. The main goals are: * Determine the difference in satisfaction as measured by the visual analog scale for satisfaction between patients treated in a cast with cast customization versus those in a cast with no cast art * Determine the difference in perceived pain scores between patients treated in a cast with cast customization versus those in a case with no cast art Participants will be randomized to one of three groups: one with plain white cast, one with cast of color wrap of choice, and one with custom cast art. Researchers will compare to see the differences in satisfaction and perception of pain based on what cast the study participant receives.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for children who have suffered from a hip fracture or other broken bones and need to wear a cast. The study will include those eligible for random assignment to one of three types of casts: plain white, colored wrap, or custom art.

Inclusion Criteria

I am between 5 and 17 years old.

I have had a broken bone in my arm or leg.

I have an appointment at the orthopedic clinic for an injury check.

Exclusion Criteria

Patient/parents do not consent to being included in the study

I have had surgery.

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Cast Art

Trial Overview The study aims to compare the effects of different cast designs on patient satisfaction and perceived pain levels in kids with fractures. It involves randomly assigning participants to receive either a neutral white cast, color wrapped cast, or a cast with personalized art.

Participant Groups

Group I: Neutral White Cast Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Group II: Color Wrapped Cast Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Group III: Cast with Cast Art Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

United States Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth

Lead Sponsor

Trials

35

Recruited

4,900+