Evaluating the use of bedside ultrasound versus x-ray to diagnose forearm fractures in children; a randomised trial

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Paediatric forearm fractures; Injuries and Accidents - Fractures; Musculoskeletal - Other muscular and skeletal disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12620000637943
• Lead Sponsor: Gold Coast University Hospital

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2020-05-29
• Study Completion: 2022-05-31
• Last Update Posted: 9 January 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 270

Inclusion Criteria

•Children aged 5-15 years presenting to the ED
•Isolated, non-angulated distal third forearm injury being evaluated for suspected fracture

Exclusion Criteria

•Injury sustained >48 hour at time of ED presentation
•External imaging has already been performed
•Known metabolic bone disease, such as osteogenesis imperfecta
•Suspicion of non-accidental injury
•Congenital bone malformation, such as radius hypoplasia
•Compound fracture
•Neurovascular compromise
•Distracting injury (e.g. elbow)
•Suspicion for hand fracture (e.g. scaphoid)
•Inability to perform an accurate clinical assessment e.g. severe developmental delay or behavioural difficulties
•Inability to perform ultrasound due to unavailability of a credentialed practitioner
•Inability to obtain informed consent from parent

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified