Coban Wrap vs Neoprene Sleeve for Jammed Finger

Overseen By Keum Yung Choi

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Unity Health Toronto

Disqualifiers: Finger injuries, PIP disease, others

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

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 2

Duration: 6 months

40 Participants Needed

Trial Summary

Do I need to stop my current medications for the trial?

The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications.

How does the treatment Coban wrap vs Neoprene sleeve for jammed finger differ from other treatments?

The Coban wrap and Neoprene sleeve are unique treatments for a jammed finger as they provide external support and compression, which can help reduce swelling and stabilize the joint, unlike more invasive procedures or medications. These treatments are non-invasive and can be easily applied and adjusted by the patient, offering a convenient and flexible option for managing this condition. ^{1 2 3 4 5}

What is the purpose of this trial?

This project seeks to compare the treatment efficacy of two different approaches to treating interphalangeal joint (PIP) joint injuries. The investigators will compare two participant groups undergoing treatment using the current treatment standard (Coban wrap) as well as an innovative treatment approach (neoprene sleeve) in treating the PIP joint injury.

Research Team

Susan Ellis

Principal Investigator

Unity Health Toronto

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for individuals who have unintentionally injured their PIP joint, commonly known as a jammed finger. Participants must be able to understand and complete questionnaires in English. Those with additional injuries to the treatment finger or diseases affecting the PIP joint cannot join.

Inclusion Criteria

Read/write and speak/understand English

Capable of understanding the various questionnaires that will be employed to collect outcome measures

Exclusion Criteria

Participants with any injuries specific to the treatment finger

Participants who do not meet all of the aforementioned criteria

I have a condition affecting my finger joints.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants receive either a Coban wrap or a neoprene sleeve for PIP joint injuries, with outcome measures at various intervals

6 months

Initial visit, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 3 months, 6 months

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for safety and effectiveness after treatment

4 weeks

Treatment Details

Interventions

• Coban wrap
• Neoprene sleeve

Trial Overview The study compares two treatments for a jammed finger: the standard Coban wrap versus an innovative neoprene sleeve. The goal is to determine which method is more effective in managing PIP joint injuries.

Participant Groups

Group I: Neoprene Sleeve Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Neoprene sleeve is an innovative treatment approach, it consists of a synthetic rubber-like material used to provide compressive support. Participants in this arm will receive a sleeve as a form of treatment with outcome measures occurring at the initial visit, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 3 months and 6 months.

Group II: Coban wrap Active Control 1 Intervention

The Coban wrap is a compressive adhesive bandage used to joint injuries. Participants in this arm will receive a Coban wrap as a form of treatment with outcome measures occurring at the initial visit, 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 3 months and 6 months.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Unity Health Toronto

Lead Sponsor

Trials

572

Recruited

470,000+

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Recurrent compressive neuropathy of the median nerve at the wrist: treatment with autogenous saphenous vein wrapping. [2009]

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A case series of seven patients with recurrent median nerve neuropathy treated by the revision surgery of median nerve neurolysis and wrapping with radial artery perforator adipose flap. [2020]