Tiny study on Kids' arm casts halted before any answers
NCT ID NCT05470257
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study aimed to see if a cast that keeps the elbow straight or bent works better for certain forearm fractures in children. Only 3 children joined before the study was stopped early. Because of this, we cannot say which cast is better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- fiberglass long arm cast
- What could go wrong
- The trial was terminated early with only 3 participants, so no reliable conclusions can be drawn. It is unclear if either casting method is better.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Children's of Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States