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KT Tape for Pediatric Clavicle Fractures
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Summary
Clavicle fractures in children are mostly managed non-operatively since they have an overall high union rate (95%) and a "good" functional outcome following nonoperative treatment. However, the downside of such a conservative approach is that patients have to live with pain and disability until the fracture heals. To minimize this, fractures are usually immobilized with a sling. There have been no studies looking at clavicle fractures treated with kinesiology (elastic) tape. No adverse effects (skin irritation, redness, etc.) are observed with the application of this tape. Elastic tape has previously been examined regarding muscular advantages rather than for healing fractures. Since this tape should immobilize fractures better than a sling, patients should experience less pain and disability associated with their fracture.
Official title: KT Tape vs Arm Sling for Pediatric Clavicle Fractures
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
7 Years - 17 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2020-10-01
Completion Date
2026-10-01
Last Updated
2026-04-02
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
KT Tape
in addition to an arm sling, KT Tape will be applied to stabilize the clavicle fracture, thereby decreasing motion and pain.
Arm Sling
An arm sling will be applied to stabilize the clavicle fracture, thereby decreasing motion and pain.
Locations (1)
Children's Hospital of Alabama
Birmingham, Alabama, United States