Elastic tape might ease pain of broken collarbones in children

NCT ID NCT04161534

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares using KT Tape plus an arm sling versus a sling alone in 50 children with a broken collarbone. The goal is to see if the tape reduces pain and disability while the bone heals. Kids will rate their pain and complete a questionnaire about daily activities.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: KT Tape (elastic tape applied to the skin over the fracture)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could give children with broken collarbones a simple, low-cost way to have less pain and get back to normal activities faster.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study with only 50 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The tape might not help more than a sling alone, and some kids could have skin irritation.

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CLAVICLE FRACTURE

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Locations

Children's Hospital of Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States

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