Efficacy of Shoulder Mobilisation Versus Conventional Immobilisation for Nonsurgically Proximal Humerus Fracture

Effectiveness at 3 Months of Immediate Shoulder Mobilisation Versus Conventional Immobilisation for Impacted Nonsurgically Treated Proximal Humerus Fracture: a Randomised Controlled Trial.

Background: Nonsurgical proximal humerus fracture is common, causing prolonged disability, for which the time to begin rehabilitation is not well determined. We assessed the feasibility and efficacy of early (within 3 days'after fracture) mobilisation of the shoulder compared with conventional 3-week immobilization followed by physiotherapy.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Detailed Description

Methods: We randomly assigned 74 patients with impacted nonsurgically treated proximal humerus fracture to receive early passive mobilisation or conventional-treatment. The primary outcome was functional assessment of the shoulder (Constant score) at 3 months. Secondary outcomes were functional assessment at 6 weeks and at 6 months, change in pain (on a visual analogue scale) and passive range of motion.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment

76

Phase

  • Phase 3

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

      • Paris, France, 75014
        • Hôpital Cochin

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

20 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Impacted nonsurgically treated proximal humerus fracture
  • Patients over the age 20

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pre-existing shoulder pathology
  • Neurological disorders of the upper limbs
  • Indication for surgery of the shoulder
  • Combined polytrauma
  • Difficulties with language or comprehension to understand a rehabilitation program and information

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: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
The primary outcome was functional assessment of the shoulder (Constant score) at 3 months.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Functional assessment at 6 weeks and at 6 months
Change in pain (on a visual analogue scale)at 6 weeks, 3 months and at 6 months
Passive range of motion at 6 weeks, 3 months and at 6 months.

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Marie-Martine Lefevre-colau, MDPhD, APHP

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 2002

Study Completion

September 1, 2005

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 15, 2006

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 15, 2006

First Posted (Estimate)

May 17, 2006

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 17, 2006

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 15, 2006

Last Verified

June 1, 2005

More Information

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