Prednisone to prevent CRPS after wrist fracture surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a short course of the steroid prednisone can prevent or reduce complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) after wrist surgery. It is for people who had a broken wrist fixed with a plate and screws and have a higher chance of developing CRPS.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 19 years or older
- You have a fresh broken wrist that happened within the last 21 days
- You had surgery to fix your wrist with a metal plate and screws
- You have at least 2 of these risk factors: high pain level after injury, a higher depression score, or being female
- You are already showing early signs of CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome) in your wrist
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This trial tests whether using mechanical devices (like compression or massage) reduces swelling and pain better than standard care after wrist fracture surgery. It may help you recover hand function more comfortably.
This trial compares three options after a simple wrist fracture: supervised physical therapy, a home exercise program, or no formal therapy. It aims to find which approach helps younger adults recover best.
This study tests if tranexamic acid (TXA), a medicine used to reduce bleeding, can help lessen pain right after wrist fracture surgery. You may be able to join if you had breast cancer and radiation at least a year ago, are not currently on active cancer treatment, and don't take blood thinners or daily strong pain pills.
This trial is studying how to tell if a broken wrist (distal radius fracture) is stable enough to heal well. It will compare different ways of measuring the break on X-rays to find the best criteria for deciding if surgery is needed.
This study tests a treatment called neuromuscular stimulation (using small electrical pulses to help muscles work) for people who had surgery for a broken wrist. It aims to see if this treatment helps improve recovery of wrist function after surgery.
This study compares two types of splints (one that stays still and one that lets you move a little) to help people regain wrist motion after a broken wrist has healed. It may test whether a dynamic splint works better than a static one for persistent stiffness.
Hear when a new Complex Regional Pain Syndromes trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.