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Waterproof Padding vs Non-waterproof Padding for Short Leg Walking Casts

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Led By David Tager, MD

Research Sponsored by West Virginia University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Being placed in a short leg walking cast for one of the diagnoses listed below: ankle fracture, foot fracture, ankle sprain, foot sprain, toe-walking, tendonitis, apophysitis

Being placed in a short leg walking cast for one of the diagnoses listed below:

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up upon cast removal (3-7 weeks from cast application)

Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will compare the use of waterproof padding in short leg walking casts to the standard non-waterproof casting in children to see if there is an increase in cast-related complications.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for children who need a short leg walking cast due to conditions like ankle or foot fractures, sprains, toe-walking, tendinitis, or apophysitis. It's not suitable for those with pre-existing wounds on the foot or ankle or cognitive dysfunction that would interfere with the study.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study is testing if waterproof padding in short leg walking casts reduces complications compared to standard non-waterproof casting. The goal is to see which type of padding better serves children during their recovery from lower leg injuries.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Potential side effects may include skin irritation, increased sweating leading to discomfort or rash under the cast with waterproof padding. Standard non-waterproof casts might lead to issues if they get wet and don't dry properly.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am in a short leg walking cast for a foot or ankle condition.

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I am in a short leg walking cast for a listed condition.

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I have a broken foot.

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I have a broken ankle.

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I walk on my toes.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ upon cast removal (3-7 weeks from cast application)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~upon cast removal (3-7 weeks from cast application)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and upon cast removal (3-7 weeks from cast application) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Preference for Same Type of Cast (non-waterproof short leg walking cast)

Preference for Same Type of Cast (waterproof short leg walking cast)

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Active Control

Group I: Waterproof paddingActive Control1 Intervention

Waterproof, short leg walking cast for 3-7 weeks

Group II: Non-waterproof paddingActive Control1 Intervention

Non-waterproof, short leg walking cast for 3-7 weeks

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Who is running the clinical trial?

West Virginia UniversityLead Sponsor

176 Previous Clinical Trials

60,254 Total Patients Enrolled

David Tager, MDPrincipal InvestigatorWest Virginia University

Media Library

Non-waterproof padding Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04961957 — N/A

Ankle Fracture Research Study Groups: Waterproof padding, Non-waterproof padding

Ankle Fracture Clinical Trial 2023: Non-waterproof padding Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04961957 — N/A

Non-waterproof padding 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04961957 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is it possible for individuals below the age of twenty to participate in this experiment?

"To be eligible for this specific medical trial, the patient must fall between the ages of 5 to 18. There are 73 studies catering to younger patients and 370 for those over 65 years old."

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What criteria must someone meet to qualify for participation in this research study?

"For this research study, 100 participants aged between 5 and 18 with ankle fractures must be recruited. Additionally, these individuals should also meet the diagnostic criteria for an ankle sprain, foot fracture, toe-walking affliction, tendonitis, apophysitis or a foot sprain."

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Are recruitment efforts currently underway for this research endeavor?

"The latest update on clinicaltrials.gov states that this trial, which began recruitment on January 1st 2023, is no longer seeking applicants. However, there are over 460 other trials currently requiring volunteer patients to participate in them."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Waterproof Casting Versus Standard Casting for Short Leg Walking Casts

David Tager 2024. "Waterproof Casting Versus Standard Casting for Short Leg Walking Casts". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04961957.

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