An interventional study of short-arm fiberglass cast and long-arm fiberglass cast in Fracture Forearm, sponsored by University Children's Hospital, Zurich. Recruiting at 1 site in Switzerland. Open to participants aged 4 Years to 16 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-05-05.
Sponsored by University Children's Hospital, Zurich · Not applicable, Interventional, and Treatment
The aim of this study is to investigate whether short-arm fiberglass cast (SAC) immobilization provides fracture stabilization comparable to that of long-arm cast (LAC) treatment of displaced and non-displaced distal Salter Harris I/II forearm fractures in paediatric patients.
The patients are allocated randomly into the two groups(short-arm cast, long-arm cast). After confirming study participation, patients draw a sealed envelope enclosing a numbered card, which assignes them to one group or other. After choosing the envelope, neither the ED staff nor the parents and their childrenare blinded for the treatment groups. However, the data are going to be analyzed under blinded conditions
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Before you join, the study team explains what taking part involves — its purpose, what happens, the risks and possible benefits — and answers your questions, so you can decide freely. Consent is usually recorded on a form (the informed consent form, ICF) signed by you or, where the law allows, by someone legally authorised to decide for you.
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salter harris fractures of the distal radius/forearm in children are usually treated with fiberglass long-arm casts. The investigators were able to demonstrate that in distal metaphyseal forearm fracture, treatment with a short-arm cast is not inferior to a long-arm cast. Patients are going to receive a short-arm cast for fracture treatment.
Device: short-arm fiberglass cast
salter harris fractures of the distal radius/forearm in children are usually treated with a fiberglass long-arm cast. Patients are going to receive a long-arm cast for fracture treatment.
Device: long-arm fiberglass cast
fracture stabilization of salter harris I/II fractures with a fiberglass short-arm cast
fracture stabilization of salter harris I/II fractures with a fiberglass long-arm cast
Rate of fracture displacement
difference in fracture angulation values either at pre-treatment or during follow-up between the two groups (short-arm cast; long-arm cast)
Time frame: in the first four weeks after trauma
Plan to share: No
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