Simple tape may ease swollen hands after wrist break

NCT ID NCT04683887

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 07, 2026 · Updated 29 times

Summary

This study tested whether adhesive elastic tape can help control hand swelling in adults with a wrist fracture treated with a plaster cast. 23 participants were enrolled, and researchers measured changes in finger and thumb size after one week. The goal was to see if the tape could reduce the need for extra doctor visits due to swelling or pain.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Orthopedic ER o Orthopedic Emergency Department (OED) of the Local Health Unit ("Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale", AUSL) of Piacenza

    Piacenza, 29121, Italy

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Wrist Fractures

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.