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NCT04323410 Casting Versus Percutaneus Pinning Treatment of Pediatric Overriding Distal Forearm Fractures

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NCT ID NCT04323410
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Töölö Hospital
Condition Pediatric Overriding Distal Metaphyseal Radius Fractures
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 60 participants
Start Date 2020-06-29
Primary Completion 2025-09-15

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age N/A
Max Age 10 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Cast immobilizationPercutaneus pinning

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 60 participants in total. It began in 2020-06-29 with a primary completion date of 2025-09-15.

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Brief Summary

This is a randomized controlled trial comparing casting in finger-trap traction without reduction versus closed reduction and percutaneous pin fixation of dorsally displaced, overriding distal metaphyseal radius fractures in under eleven years old children.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Child with open epiphysis with closed overriding metaphyseal distal radial fracture with or without an associated fracture of the ulna * Normal communication development (languages Finnish, Swedish, English) Exclusion Criteria: * Bilateral forearm injuries * Gustillo-Anderson grade II or III open fracture * Galeazzi fracture-dislocation * Polytrauma * Neurovascular injury of the ipsilateral upper extremity * History of a displaced forearm fracture * Underlying disease affecting fracture healing

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Topi Laaksonen, MD

✉ topi.laaksonen@hus.fi

📞 +358 50 427 1654

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT04323410 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, up to 10 Years, studying Pediatric Overriding Distal Metaphyseal Radius Fractures. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT04323410 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT04323410 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at topi.laaksonen@hus.fi for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT04323410 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Helsinki, Finland.

Who is sponsoring the NCT04323410 clinical trial?

NCT04323410 is sponsored by Töölö Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 60 participants.

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