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Elastic tape might ease pain of broken collarbones in children

NCT ID NCT04161534

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

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 50 people

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Started

Oct 2020

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

7 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Clavicle Fracture * Injury date within 1 week of presentation Exclusion Criteria: * Underlying neuromuscular disorder (eg osteogenesis imperfecta) * Inability or unwillingness to report pain score until healing

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Clavicle fracture

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Hospital of Alabama

    Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States

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