Splinting Versus Casting for Type I Supracondylar Fractures
Splinting Versus Above Elbow Casting for Type I Supracondylar Fractures of the Humerus in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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Brief Summary
Elbow fractures are very common in young children. Type I supracondylar fractures are stable fractures to the elbow that are treated conservatively across the world and typically heal very well without complications. There are several treatment options, including an above elbow cast or long arm splint. This study aims to determine if one treatment is no worse than the other in order to standardize the treatment of these fractures at our institution. The investigators hope to save families from extra hospital visits and reduce the amount of x-rays required for treatment of these fractures.
Trial Health
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participants targeted
Target at P25-P50 for all trials
Started Aug 2013
Longer than P75 for all trials
1 active site
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
July 26, 2013
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
July 31, 2013
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
August 1, 2013
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
June 1, 2017
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
June 1, 2017
CompletedJanuary 10, 2018
January 1, 2018
3.8 years
July 26, 2013
January 8, 2018
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Baumann's Angle
Baumann's angle of the injured elbow will be measured 6 months following the injury
6 Months
Secondary Outcomes (2)
Humero-Capitellar Angle
6 Months
Functional Outcome Questionnaire
6 Months
Study Arms (2)
Above Elbow Cast + Collar/cuff
Participants randomized to this group will be treated with an Above Elbow Cast \& collar/cuff for 3 weeks
Long Arms Splint + Collar/Cuff
Participants randomized to this group will be treated with a long arm splint \& collar/cuff for 3 weeks
Interventions
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible participants will be recruited from the Emergency Department at BC Children's Hospital
You may qualify if:
- Ages 3-12
- Type 1 supracondylar fracture
You may not qualify if:
- A type 2 or 3 supracondylar fracture
- Neurovascular compromise associated with the fracture
- Previous diagnosis with a metabolic or structural bone disease
- Other fractures to ipsilateral upper extremity
- History of injury to affected elbow
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
British Columbia Children's Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 3V4, Canada
Related Publications (1)
Siu C, Farrell S, Schaeffer EK, Doan Q, Dobbe A, Bone J, Reilly CW, Mulpuri K. Long-Arm Splinting Versus Above-Elbow Casting for Type 1 Supracondylar Fractures of the Humerus in Children: a Randomized Controlled Trial. SN Compr Clin Med. 2023;5(1):72. doi: 10.1007/s42399-023-01417-z. Epub 2023 Feb 3.
PMID: 36776416DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
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Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Kishore Mulpuri, MBBS, MS, MHSc
University of British Columbia
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- COHORT
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Principle Investigator
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
July 26, 2013
First Posted
July 31, 2013
Study Start
August 1, 2013
Primary Completion
June 1, 2017
Study Completion
June 1, 2017
Last Updated
January 10, 2018
Record last verified: 2018-01