OPTED-Elbow Study: Orthosis in Post-Treatment of Elbow Dislocations - A prospective randomized trial

OPTED-Elbow Study: Orthosis in Post-Treatment of Elbow Dislocations - A prospective randomized trial - OPTED-Elbow Study

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00039353

Enrollment

164

Registered

2026-03-03

Start date

2026-04-06

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

S53.10

Interventions

Group 1: Operatively treated simple elbow dislocation with a hinged elbow orthosis (without limitation) for 6 weeks postoperatively Group 2: Operatively treated simple elbow dislocation without a hing

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Simple elbow dislocation

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Ipsilateral concomitant injuries of the upper extremity, history of injuries involving the affected elbow

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS) after 6 weeks, 12 weeks, 12 months due examination and questionnaire.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Range of motion (flexion/extension (°), pronation/supination (°)), Oxford Elbow Score (OES), DASH score, complication rate, osteoarthritis (incidence), heterotopic ossifications (incidence), pain (VAS), satisfaction (school grade), stability, sense of security (1–10), protection in critical situations (yes/no).	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactTim Jakobi

BG Unfallklinik Frankfurt

tim.jakobi@bgu-frankfurt.de+49694750

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026