Comparing treatments for hand bone fractures
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial compares two treatments for a common hand fracture—the boxer's fracture—to see if one is better. It will help people recover quickly without surgery.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a fracture in the bone of your pinky finger, near the knuckle.
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- Your injury must be less than 7 days old when you first see a doctor.
- The fracture is not severely angled or broken into pieces.
- You do not have other serious injuries, an open wound, or are pregnant.
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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