Distal Radius Fractures in Adults: A Multi-Center Study in South Kivu

Completed

• Conditions: Distal Radius Fracture

• Registration Number: NCT06901973
• Lead Sponsor: Official University of Bukavu

Brief Summary

The goal of this observational study is to describe the epidemiological, radiological, therapeutic, and evolutionary characteristics of distal radius fractures in adults in the Bukavu Health District, South Kivu, DRC.

. The main question it aims to answer is:

• What are the epidemiological, radiological, therapeutic, and evolutionary characteristics of distal radius fractures in adults in South Kivu, and how does intrafocal nailing influence outcomes such as consolidation time and complication rates in this population?

Participants who have already operated for distal radius fracture will be enrolled in this study.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2018-01-01
• Primary Completion: 2023-12-31
• Study Completion: 2023-12-31
• Status Verified: 2025-03
• Study First Submitted: 2025-03-23
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-03-23
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-03-23
• Study First Posted: 2025-03-30
• Last Update Posted: 2025-03-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 192

Inclusion Criteria

• Patients aged 17 years or older at the time of injury.
• Diagnosed with a distal radius fracture via clinical and radiological assessment.
• Admitted, treated, and followed up at one of the 16 participating institutions.
• Complete medical records available, including epidemiological, clinical, radiological, therapeutic, and outcome data.

Exclusion Criteria

• Patients under 17 years of age.

  • Incomplete or missing medical records.
  • Fractures not involving the distal radius.
  • Patients transferred to non-participating facilities without follow-up data.

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Time to consolidation	45 days	Definition: The duration (in days) from the initiation of treatment with intrafocal pinning to radiological evidence of fracture healing (union), defined as the presence of bridging callus across the fracture site on X-ray.; Measurement: Calculated retrospectively from medical records, reported as mean ± standard deviation (e.g., 47.56 ± 6.75 days in the study).; Rationale: Consolidation time is a direct indicator of treatment success, reflecting the intervention's ability to stabilize the fracture and promote healing. It is critical in a resource-limited setting where prolonged recovery impacts patient function and healthcare burden.; Data Source: Radiology reports and follow-up records.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University Clinics of Bukavu; 🇨🇩 Bukavu, South Kivu, Congo, The Democratic Republic of the