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Bridge Plate Timing for Wrist Fractures (TORPEDO Trial)

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Recruiting
Led By Ali Azad, MD
Research Sponsored by NYU Langone Health
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Age 18 years or greater
Fracture of the distal radius indicated for operative treatment using bridge plate fixation
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up removal of bridge plate (from week 6 to up to week 14), week 104
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TORPEDO Trial Summary

This trial will compare wrist function/range of motion after 6-8 weeks vs. 12+ weeks of bridge plate fixation for distal radius fractures. 100 patients will be studied.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 with a specific type of wrist fracture (distal radius fracture) that requires surgery using bridge plate fixation. It's not for those who need revision surgery, have fractures due to disease, can't follow up properly, or have fractures on both wrists.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing if removing the bridge plate used in wrist fracture surgeries after just 6-8 weeks has the same results as waiting more than 12 weeks. Participants are randomly placed into two groups: one gets early removal and the other follows standard timing.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Potential side effects may include discomfort at the site of surgery, limited range of motion in the wrist during recovery, and risks associated with surgical procedures such as infection or delayed healing.

TORPEDO Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am 18 years old or older.
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I need surgery for a broken wrist using a specific method.
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I understand and can agree to the study's procedures and risks.

TORPEDO Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~removal of bridge plate (from week 6 to up to week 14), week 104
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and removal of bridge plate (from week 6 to up to week 14), week 104 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Hand
Secondary outcome measures
Wrist
Change in Radial Height
Change in Radial Inclination
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TORPEDO Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Bridge Plate Removal at 6-8 Weeks PostoperativelyExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants will undergo dorsal spanning bridge plate fixation per standard technique. Patients in the experimental group will return to the operative room for removal of the bridge plate at Week 6-8. Patients will begin the standardized postoperative rehabilitation protocol immediately following bridge plate removal on Week 6-8.
Group II: Bridge Plate Removal at 12-14 Weeks PostoperativelyActive Control2 Interventions
Participants will undergo dorsal spanning bridge plate fixation per standard technique. Patients in the control group will return to the operating room for removal of the bridge plate at Week 12-14. Patients will begin the standardized postoperative rehabilitation protocol immediately following bridge plate removal on Week 12-14.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

NYU Langone HealthLead Sponsor
1,363 Previous Clinical Trials
816,386 Total Patients Enrolled
Ali Azad, MDPrincipal InvestigatorNYU Langone Health

Media Library

Dorsal Spanning Bridge Plate Fixation (Procedure) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05578612 — N/A
Distal Radius Fracture Research Study Groups: Bridge Plate Removal at 6-8 Weeks Postoperatively, Bridge Plate Removal at 12-14 Weeks Postoperatively
Distal Radius Fracture Clinical Trial 2023: Dorsal Spanning Bridge Plate Fixation Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05578612 — N/A
Dorsal Spanning Bridge Plate Fixation (Procedure) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05578612 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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Is it currently possible to participate in this experiment?

"Affirmative. According to data on clinicaltrials.gov, this research endeavour commenced on February 1st 2023 and is actively seeking participants with the goal of recruiting 100 individuals at one medical facility."

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How extensive is the participation in this clinical research endeavor?

"Affirmative, the trial is still open for participants. According to clinicaltrials.gov, it was posted on February 1st 2023 and last modified on February 14th 2023 - with a target of 100 volunteers from one site."

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~60 spots leftby Jan 2026