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.

radius fracture

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's of Alabama

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States