Efficacy of acupuncture in assisting postoperative healing of DRFs: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Phase 1

• Conditions: Postroperative distal radius fracture

• Registration Number: ITMCTR2200006522
• Lead Sponsor: Southern Medical University College of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 20 February 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

1)Fracture with radius shortening > 3 mm, joint facing dorsal tilt > 10, or significant intra-articular fracture shift or step > 2 mm after manual reduction
2)Surgical treatment with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF)
3)18–65 years old
4)Fracture due to trauma only
5)First fracture and fresh fracture
6)Moderate fracture (41 points=Patient-rated Wrist evaluation score<60 points) (39)
7)Agree to participate and sign the informed consent form

Exclusion Criteria

1)Open fractures, stable fractures, or old fractures
2)Severe liver and kidney dysfunction
3)Patient with thrombocytopenia, bleeding tendency or coagulation disorders
4)Being pregnant or breastfeeding
5)Combined with fractures in other parts
6)Fainting during acupuncture or acupuncture intolerance
7)Mental illness or non-cooperation.
8)Received acupuncture treatment in the past two months
9)Currently participating in other clinical studies

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional study
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
ulnar positive variance;

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
radiographic healing rate;Serum biochemical indexes and inflammatory factors;wrist swelling score;bone strength;grip strength;wrist swelling score;Disability of Arm Shoulder and Hand;