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Splinting and Physical Therapy After Surgery for Wrist Fractures
Study Summary
This trial is testing whether it is better to have surgery for a broken wrist followed by a splint and physical therapy, or just surgery.
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Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowTimeline
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- I had surgery for a broken wrist using plates and screws.I have had a dislocation or nerve injury.I have a fracture in the same side arm.My fracture was fixed using methods other than volar plating and screws.My joint injury involves bones misaligned by more than 2mm.I have a severe open fracture.I have a specific type of wrist fracture.
- Group 1: Immediate mobilization/self guided physical therapy group
- Group 2: Delayed mobilization/Formal physical therapy group
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I eligible to join this research endeavor?
"The current cohort of this medical trial consists of 250 individuals ranging in age from 18 to 75 with isolated displaced distal radius fractures. These participants must display greater than 10 degrees dorsal tilt and have been treated using volar locked plating and screws, as well as exhibiting an ulnar styloid fracture (if present)."
Does this research include adults aged 18 and older?
"Patients of legal age, who are above 18 and below 75 years old, may be eligible to join this medical trial."
Are healthcare professionals currently seeking participants for the experiment?
"Affirmative. According to the information housed on clinicaltrials.gov, this research study is actively enrolling patients as of March 4th 2022. It was first posted on June 18th 2020 and requires 250 participants from a single laboratory site.."
How extensive is the current enrollment of this research trial?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov verifies that this experiment, which was published on June 18th 2020, is currently recruiting individuals to participate. Approximately 250 volunteers are required from a single medical centre."
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