N/A
Completed N=50
Application Time of Plaster-of-Paris Splint Packs Compared to Bulk Supplies Following Standard Orthopaedic Procedure
Post-operative Time Saving Techniques
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01602484 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
50
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Mar 2017
Primary outcomePrimary: Total Splint Application Time — 354; 526 seconds
Summary
The investigators wish to perform a randomized controlled study to determine how much time and money is saved by orthopedic foot and ankle surgeons through the use of prepared splint packs compared to bulk supplies.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Total Splint Application Time |
354; 526 | — |
| SECONDARY Time to Gather Supplies |
33; 68 | — |
| SECONDARY Time to Prepare Splint |
86; 209 | — |
| SECONDARY Time to Apply Splint |
235; 249 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- patient undergoing post-operative standard Plaster-of-Paris splint application
Exclusion Criteria
- amputation of foot or lower limb,
- procedure limited to skin or removal of superficial hardware,
- BMI ≥ 40,
- a medical condition that is contraindication for splint application, or
- an allergy to Plaster-of-Paris
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01602484). 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. Informational only — not medical advice.