Skipping the Bone-Straightening step for wrist breaks in seniors?

NCT ID NCT07042139

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether older adults (65+) with a displaced wrist fracture can be treated with just a cast, without first straightening the bone (closed reduction). The trial will compare pain and disability at 12 months between those who get a cast only and those who get the standard reduction plus cast. About 532 participants will be followed for up to 5 years.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

Casting (dorsal cast)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could show that older adults with a broken wrist can avoid a painful reduction procedure and still recover well with just a cast.

What could go wrong

This is a relatively small, early-stage study. The results may not apply to everyone, and skipping reduction could lead to worse pain or function in some patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

radius fracture Wrist Fractures

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Helsinki University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00260, Finland

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  • Kanta-Häme Central Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Hämeenlinna, Finland

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  • Karolinska University Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Stockholm, Sweden

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  • Kuopio University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Kuopio, Finland

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  • Oulu University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Oulu, 90220, Finland

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  • Pori Central Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Pori, Finland

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  • Tampere University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Tampere, Pirkanmaa, 33520, Finland

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  • Tartu University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Tartu, Estonia

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  • Turku University Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Turku, Finland

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  • Viborg regional Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Viborg, Denmark

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