Treatment study for minor elbow fractures in young children
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial looks at how to manage a specific, usually less severe elbow fracture in children ages 3–8. It may help doctors choose the best way to treat “Type 1” supracondylar fractures that are not displaced.
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Who can take part
- Your child is 3 to 8 years old
- Your child has a Type 1 supracondylar humerus fracture (a specific fracture pattern)
- The fracture is not displaced or angled (or meets the trial’s Type 1 checklist for extension injury)
- No other elbow injury is present
- No nerve or blood-vessel problems are linked to the fracture (no neurovascular compromise)
- No known bone disease that makes fractures more likely
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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