A radomised controlled trial of two methods of immobilising supracondylar fractures of the humerus.

Completed

• Conditions: Supracondylar fracture of the humerus; Injuries and Accidents - Fractures

• Registration Number: ACTRN12607000047493
• Lead Sponsor: Ed Oakley

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2007-01-12
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

Presenting to the Emergency Department of the Royal Children's hospital Melbourne And Undisplaced and minimally displaced supracondylar fractures of the distal upper arm.

Exclusion Criteria

Other associated fractures of the same arm or more than 10 degrees of angulation of the distal segment (lower part) of the humeral fracture. Children with these conditions will be referred to the Orthopaedic Department as per normal practice.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Duration of pain[Collected at diagnosis, daily via a parent/patient diary, at 2 week review (and at 4 week review if needed)]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Intensity of pain[Collected at diagnosis, daily via a parent/patient diary, at 2 week review ( and at 4 week review if needed).];parental satisfaction[Collected at diagnosis, daily via a parent/patient diary, at 2 week review ( and at 4 week review if needed).]