N/A
N=66
A Prospective Randomized Trial of Static-Progressive Versus Dynamic Splinting for Post-Traumatic Elbow Stiffness
Post-traumatic Stiff Elbows
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT01241916 ↗Enrolled (actual)
66
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jul 2012
Primary outcome: Primary: Change in Arc of Flexion and Extension — 39; 40 Degrees
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- N/A
- Interventions
- Static-Progressive Splint (Device); Dynamic Splint (Device)
- Age
- Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
- Sex
- All
- Sponsor
- Massachusetts General Hospital
- Primary completion
- Sep 2009
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Change in Arc of Flexion and Extension |
39; 40 | — |
| SECONDARY Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) Questionnaire |
26; 28 | — |
Summary
Primary Question: "When splinting is used to improve motion in post-traumatic stiff elbows, is there a significant difference in gains in motion achieved between static progressive or dynamic splint approaches?"
Secondary Question: "Is there a significant difference in patient compliance with static progressive versus dynamic splint use, and does this effect final ulnohumeral motion outcomes?"
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- All adult patients with post-traumatic elbow contractures in the Hand and Upper Extremity Service at Massachusetts General Hospital are eligible to for enrollment in this study regardless of sex, race or ethnicity.
Exclusion Criteria
- Only English speaking patients will be eligible for the study since questionnaires have not been validated in other languages.
- Vulnerable populations will not be recruited.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01241916). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.