Kids' broken arms: could a shorter cast be just as good?
NCT ID NCT05156749
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a short-arm fiberglass cast works as well as a long-arm cast for stabilizing certain forearm fractures in children aged 4 to 16. The goal is to see if the shorter cast provides enough support while being more comfortable. About 120 children with Salter Harris I or II fractures will be randomly assigned to one of the two casts.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- fiberglass cast (short-arm or long-arm)
- What this could lead to
- If the short-arm cast works as well as the long-arm one, children with these fractures could have more freedom and comfort during healing.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 120 children, so results may not apply to all cases. There is a risk that the short cast may not hold the bone as securely.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Children's Hospital Zurich
RECRUITINGZurich, 8032, Switzerland
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