NCT01759758View on ClinicalTrials.gov

A Randomized Trial Comparing Conventional Plaster and Thermoplastic Splints to Treat Pediatric Boxer's Fractures

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

40

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

December 31, 2012

Primary Completion Date

June 30, 2014

Study Completion Date

June 30, 2014

Conditions
Bone FracturesSplintsMetacarpal FractureBoxer's Fracture
Interventions
OTHER

Plaster Ulnar Gutter Splint

Patients are placed in a plaster ulnar gutter splint, molded in the safe position.

OTHER

Thermoplastic Splint

Thermoplastic Splint is heat moulded to the patient's hand, stabilizing the metacarpal heads, but not immobilizing any joints. This is done by our occupational therapist.

Trial Locations (1)

B3K6R8

IWK Health Centre, Halifax

Sponsors

Lead Sponsor

IWK Health Centre
All Listed Sponsors
lead

IWK Health Centre

OTHER

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