Eligibility
Study participants
Patients aged 16 years and older with an acute fracture of the distal radius who, in the opinion of the treating clinician, do not require a manipulation of the fracture.
Local study conflicts
- None specific. Can not be co-enrolled into other studies involving the fractured arm
Inclusion Criteria:
- Participant is willing and able to give informed consent for participation in the study.
- Aged 16 years or above.
- Presenting with a fracture of the distal radius which, in the opinion of the treating clinician, does not require a manipulation of the fracture.
Exclusion Criteria:
- The patient presents to research team more than 2 weeks post-injury
- The fracture is open (Gustilo and Anderson >1) They are unable to adhere to trial procedures, e.g. patients with permanent cognitive impairment, or other concomitant severe injuries e.g. head injury.
- N.B. If a patient presents with a distal radius fracture to both wrists i.e. both wrists are eligible, the patient will be included but only one wrist will be randomised – whichever, in the clinician’s opinion, is the worse injury. It is expected that the other eligible injured wrist will be treated in the same way
If the patient is eligible:
Inform the patient that they may be eligible for the DRAFT study and that research team will come and speak to them.
Gain verbal agreement in principle before proceeding. Explain:
- Taking part in research is likely to improve the quality of their care
- Risks are carefully controlled - research is safe
- Explain the uncertainty that exists with respect to treatment of their condition;
- If they change their mind they can withdraw their participation at any point
Step by Step Guide to Recruitment:
In the working hours of the research team:
- Monday-Tuesday 07:30 – 20:00
Wednesday 07:30- 18:00 - Let us know about the patient on Contact details:
Mobile 0776818242
Tel 01865 2 22003
Bleep 6680
Out of hours and weekends:
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Gaining formal consent
- Steps to consent and document it
- If capacity/no capacity are different; get the framework from comited in emerg-sci.web.app
- etc
Gather documentation
- Where documents are found
Randomisation procedure
- Randomisation steps
Carrying out the intervention:
- [steps undertaken]
Disposition and follow-up:
If admitted:
- Any required information
If discharged:
- Any required information