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Simple tape might ease swollen hands after wrist break

NCT ID NCT04683887

Symptom relief Sponsor: Azienda Unita Sanitaria Locale di Piacenza Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether applying elastic tape to the fingers can reduce hand swelling in adults with a wrist fracture treated with a cast. Researchers measured finger circumference and pain in 23 participants. The goal is to find a simple, non-drug way to manage edema and improve comfort.

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Active substance
adhesive elastic tape
What this could lead to
If effective, this tape could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce hand swelling and discomfort for people with wrist fractures in a cast.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 23 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the tape might not work better than standard care.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

23 people

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Started

Jun 2021

Finished

Mar 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with growth plates closed on radiographic examination * Unilateral distal radius fracture associated or not with ulnar styloid fracture * Wrist fracture requiring bloodless reduction and immobilization with a forearm cast Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with multiple fractures * Polytrauma patients * Patients with previous plegia / paralysis of the fractured limb * Patients with previous lymphedema of the fractured limb * Patients with access to the OED during the night when the organization does not guarantee the presence of 2 nurses * Wounds or abrasions in the area of application of the tape * Acute thrombosis (upper limb veins) * Scars not perfectly healed in the area of application of the tape * Dermatitis, psoriatic manifestations or erythema in the area of application of the tape * Known allergy to acrylic (patch glue) * Solid neoplasms

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

radius fracture Wrist Fractures

As listed by the trial registrant

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Edema arm Fracture; wrist

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

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