Status:
UNKNOWN
Reliability and Validity of Self-reported Adherence to Elbow Orthosis Wearing Time
Lead Sponsor:
Western University, Canada
Collaborating Sponsors:
London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute OR Lawson Research Institute of St. Joseph's
Conditions:
Elbow Injury
Elbow Fracture
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to validate whether the use of a self-reported diary for orthosis use is accurate and valid. We will insert a temperature gauge into the orthosis during fabrication that m...
Detailed Description
The elbow is prone to stiffness following trauma. Orthoses or splints are commonly used to manage this stiffness and prevent flexion contractures following elbow injury. One of the main orthoses used ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- All patients over age 18, with elbow trauma, referred by the Upper Limb Surgeons at the Roth McFarlane Hand \& Upper Limb Centre (HULC) for night time extension splinting of the elbow following trauma
Exclusion
- Elbow instability, infection, or other condition precluding the use of an extension orthosis at night time. Inability to wear the orthosis due to know skin reactions, claustrophobia, or ability to understand instructions and precautions provided in English. Patients will also be excluded if they are unable to return to HULC for follow up due to driving distance.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2022
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
January 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
55 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05437133
Start Date
July 1 2022
End Date
January 1 2025
Last Update
June 29 2022
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