NCT02366221

Brief Summary

The specific aim of the study is to obtain long-term follow-up information on patients who have completed their standard clinical care in the Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity Service. The study will help to qualify and quantify long-term recovery and outcomes from uncommon upper extremity fractures, as well as non-fracture bone and joint conditions. The hypotheses vary, but generally focus on the patterns of injury, the results of treatment and the complications encountered.

Trial Health

83
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
750

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
19mo left

Started Jan 1998

Longer than P75 for all trials

Status
enrolling by invitation

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

Click on a node to explore related trials.

Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress95%
Jan 1998Dec 2027

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 1998

Completed
16.8 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

October 16, 2014

Completed
4 months until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 19, 2015

Completed
11.8 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

December 1, 2026

Expected
1 year until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2027

Last Updated

November 24, 2025

Status Verified

November 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

28.9 years

First QC Date

October 16, 2014

Last Update Submit

November 19, 2025

Conditions

Upper Extremity FracturesUpper Extremity Non-Fracture Bone and Joint Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Range of Motion

    Range of motion of joints measured in degrees with goniometer

    5 years (expected average)

Secondary Outcomes (3)

  • Upper Extremity Function

    5 years (expected average)

  • Pain Interference

    5 years (expected average)

  • Depression

    5 years (expected average)

Study Arms (1)

All subjects

Subjects with a history of complex arm trauma

Other: 60-minute visit to the outpatient clinicOther: Phone Interview

Interventions

60-minute visit to the outpatient clinicOTHER

An interview, an injury-specific physical exam and/or a set of xrays.

All subjects
Phone InterviewOTHER

If subject cannot return to office in Boston, researcher may conduct interview over the phone.

All subjects

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodNon-Probability Sample
Study Population

Subjects with a history of complex arm or leg trauma who have completed their normal care in the Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity Service

You may qualify if:

  • Subjects with a history of complex arm or leg trauma who have completed their normal care in the Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity Service

You may not qualify if:

  • Vulnerable populations

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Officials

  • Neal Chen, MD

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
COHORT
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

October 16, 2014

First Posted

February 19, 2015

Study Start

January 1, 1998

Primary Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2027

Last Updated

November 24, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-11