No reduction vs. closed reduction for wrist fractures in older adults
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial compares two approaches for treating a broken wrist (distal radius fracture) in people 65 and older: no reduction (letting the bone heal without realigning it) versus closed reduction (realigning the bone without surgery). It aims to see if skipping reduction leads to similar outcomes and avoids unnecessary procedures.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older
- You live independently (not in a nursing home or assisted living)
- You have a specific type of wrist fracture with the bone angled backward 15-40 degrees and/or shortened by more than 2 mm
- Your injury was from a low-energy fall, like from standing height or less
- You are not currently working in a paid job
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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