Comparison of Internal Fixation of Metacarpal and Phalangeal Fractures with Metal or Bioabsorbable Implants

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN63388229

Enrollment

Registered

2004-09-30

Start date

2004-03-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning: Fractures Injury, Occupational Diseases, Poisoning Fracture at wrist and hand level

Interventions

Please note that as of 21/06/10 it has been confirmed that this trial was stopped due to lack of staff and resources. Prospective Randomised Controlled Trial. Metal vs bioabsorbable implants.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 50 patients with metacarpal and phalangeal fractures. Sample size will take 12-18 months to recruit at current admission rates for the fractures being studied.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not match inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Total active range of motion (TAM) of affected digit 2. Grip strength measured with Jamar instrument 3. Complication rate 4. Fracture union rate 5. Implant removal rate 6. Financial cost of each treatment group	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026