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Cast Art for Kids With Extremity Fractures on Satisfaction and Perception of Pain (CAKEPOP)
Led by United States Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth · Updated on 2025-10-09
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating how different types of casts affect satisfaction and pain in children with upper or lower extremity fractures. The study compares plain white casts, colored casts chosen by the child, and casts decorated with custom art like drawings and glitter. It aims to understand how cast customization influences patient and parent satisfaction and perceived pain during healing. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: receiving a neutral white cast, a cast wrapped in the participant's chosen color, or a cast with custom artwork. The casts are applied either in the emergency department or during follow-up visits, including after surgery if needed. The length of casting depends on the fracture type and healing progress monitored through radiographs. Children will be assessed at multiple time points after injury, including 0-2 weeks, 4-6 weeks, and 8-12 weeks if needed. Researchers will collect satisfaction scores using a visual analog scale and pain data using a pediatric pain questionnaire. Clinical and radiographic data will also be reviewed to monitor healing. The total participation duration is based on the healing time required for the fracture.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Cast Art for Kids With Extremity Fractures
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 5 years old and greater, and less than 18 years old
- Sustained an upper or lower extremity fracture
- Scheduled for orthopedic clinic visit for injury evaluation
- Have radiographic and clinical data available for review
You will not qualify if you...
- Age 18 years old or greater at the time of screening
- Patient/parents do not consent to being included in the study
- Underwent surgery
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 8 to 12 weeks depending on healing
Participants receive a cast with one of three options: neutral white color, color wrapped of their choice, or customized cast art including drawings and decorations. The cast is worn to immobilize the fracture and aid healing.
1 baseline cast placement visit and 2 to 3 follow-up visits over 8 to 12 weeks
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Portsmouth, Virginia, United States, 23708
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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