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Short and Long-arm Fiberglass Cast Immobilization for Distal Salter Harris I and II Forearm Fractures in Children
Led by University Children's Hospital, Zurich · Updated on 2026-05-05
120
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
264 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
The aim of this study is to investigate whether short-arm fiberglass cast (SAC) immobilization provides fracture stabilization comparable to that of long-arm cast (LAC) treatment of displaced and non-displaced distal Salter Harris I/II forearm fractures in paediatric patients.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Short and Long-arm Fiberglass Cast Immobilization for Distal Salter Harris I and II Forearm Fractures in Children
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Salter Harris I or II fracture of the distal radius or a forearm fracture
- Informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Open, unstable, or intraarticular fracture
- Age younger than 4 years or older than 16 years
- No informed consent
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University Children's Hospital Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland, 8032
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Research Team
M
Michelle Seiler, PD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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