Cast Immobilization for Non-Displaced Scaphoid Fractures

Non-displaced Scaphoid Fractures Clinical Trial

Official title: Non-displaced Scaphoid Fractures: A Clinical Trial of Cast Immobilization Including vs. Excluding the Thumb

Status Active, not recruiting

Clinical Trial Summary

This trial is trying to understand if immobilization of the thumb after a non-displaced scaphoid fracture affects recovery. The standard of care overseas is a cast that allows for free movement of the thumb, and in the United States it is a cast that immobilizes the thumb. This study is attempting to understand if there is a difference.

Clinical Trial Description

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Study Design

Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Fractures, Bone
• Non-displaced Scaphoid Fractures

• NCT number: NCT00916539
• Study type: Observational
• Source: Massachusetts General Hospital
• Status: Active, not recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: July 2007
• Completion date: January 2016