Cast vs. boot: which heals a Child's ankle fracture best?
NCT ID NCT07751068
First seen Aug 07, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026
Summary
This trial compares two ways of treating a common ankle fracture in children: wearing a cast for six weeks versus using a boot and starting movement early. The goal is to see if the longer cast time helps the broken bone piece heal back together, preventing a small extra bone from forming. Children aged 5 to 12 with a first-time ankle avulsion fracture can participate, and their healing will be checked with ultrasound and X-rays.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Prolonged immobilization with a short-leg cast for 6 weeks, compared to standard care with a boot and early movement.
- What this could lead to
- If casting works, it could reduce the chance of a painful bone fragment forming after a child's ankle fracture, potentially improving healing and long-term outcomes.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, and casting may not prevent the bone fragment. It could also cause stiffness or muscle weakness compared to early movement.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
RECRUITINGFrisco, Texas, 75034, United States
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