Evaluation of Cork Splint Materials Instead of Plaster Splint for Children

May 11, 2009 updated by: University Hospital, Ghent
This is an evaluation of the functionality and added value of cork splint materials instead of a plaster splint for children (3-11 years old).

Study Overview

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

50

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

      • Ghent, Belgium, 9000
        • University Hospital Ghent

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

3 years to 11 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Fractures of the wrist, forearm, elbow, ankle, foot
  • Distortions of the wrist, elbow, ankle
  • Wounds without tendon injuries

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Non-Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Functionality
Added value

Collaborators and Investigators

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Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Primary Completion (Actual)

April 1, 2004

Study Completion (Actual)

April 1, 2004

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 1, 2006

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 1, 2006

First Posted (Estimate)

February 2, 2006

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 12, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 11, 2009

Last Verified

February 1, 2009

More Information

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