Actively Recruiting
Study on the Immediate Recovery and Satisfaction After Distal Radius Fracture During the First Three Months - a PROM Based Observational Study With Day-to-day Records
Led by Sahlgrenska University Hospital · Updated on 2026-04-24
300
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
60 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
S
Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Lead Sponsor
V
Vastra Gotaland Region
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This observational study focuses on adults with distal radius fractures, the most common fracture type in Sweden. It aims to understand patients' daily pain experience, hand function, and recovery over the first three months after injury. The study includes both patients treated with a cast and those who have undergone surgery, providing detailed patient-reported outcomes to better capture recovery and satisfaction. Participants are grouped into two categories: those treated conservatively with a forearm cast and those who receive surgical treatment. Both groups will record daily pain levels, analgesic use, and weekly hand function using the Patient Reported Wrist Evaluation form. Additionally, data on the use and effectiveness of wrist splints, sick leave, and return to work will be collected through questionnaires without requiring extra clinic visits. During the three-month study period, patients will report their pain every day and hand function weekly via questionnaires. Researchers will also monitor analgesic use and wrist splint application weekly. The study relies entirely on patient-reported outcomes, so no additional physical appointments are needed. The primary measure is weekly hand function, with secondary measures including daily pain and medication use, aiming to provide a comprehensive view of recovery after distal radius fracture.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Satisfaction and Recovery After Distal Radius Fracture
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Unilateral distal radius fractures in patients without any other significant injuries regardless of ligament injuries and ulnar fractures.
- Signed written consent
- Adults aged 18 years or older
You will not qualify if you...
- Compound injuries
- Open fractures
- Patients with post traumatic function deficits at any level in the affected arm prior to the distal radius fracture.
- Patients with function deficits in the affected arm due to other medical conditions (e.g. Parkinsons disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis)
- Reduced mental capacity (e.g. dementia, substance abuse)
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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 - 3 months
Participants record their pain, analgesic use, wrist splint usage, and hand function daily or weekly for three months while receiving either conservative cast treatment or surgical treatment for distal radius fracture.
Daily and weekly self-reported questionnaires with no additional visits required
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Department of Hand Therapy
Mölndal, Region Västra Götaland, Sweden
Actively Recruiting
2
Alingsås Lasarett/ District Hospital
Alingsås, Sweden
Not Yet Recruiting
Research Team
J
Joakim Stromberg, MD, PhD
I
Ingrid Andreasson, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
N/A
Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
2
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