Treating blood vessel injuries in children's elbow fractures
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study looks at how to best manage blood vessel problems that can happen with a common childhood elbow fracture. It aims to find the safest and most effective treatment to help children recover fully.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be under 15 years old.
- Your child must have a specific type of elbow fracture called a supracondylar humerus fracture.
- Your child must come to the hospital within 48 hours of the injury.
- Your child must not have had any previous surgery or treatment on the blood vessels of the same arm.
- Your child must not have any other broken bone in the same arm.
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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