Distal Radius Acute Fracture Trial 3 - a randomised study to compare a plaster cast to a removable splint for patients with a broken wrist

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Fractures in the distal radius that do not need manipulation; Musculoskeletal Diseases

• Registration Number: ISRCTN66692543
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Oxford

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2023-01-27
• Last Update Posted: 27 February 2024
• Study Completion: 2026-04-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 1894

Inclusion Criteria

1. Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study.
2. Aged 16 years or above.
3. Presenting with a fracture of the distal radius which, in the opinion of the treating clinician, does not require a manipulation of the fracture.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Present to research team more than 2 weeks post-injury
2. The fracture is open (Gustilo and Anderson > 1)
3. They are unable to adhere to trial procedures, e.g. patients with permanent cognitive impairment, or other concomitant severe injuries e.g. head injury.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified