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Efficacy of acupuncture in assisting postoperative healing of DRFs: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Efficacy of acupuncture in assisting postoperative healing of DRFs: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ITMCTR
Registry ID
ITMCTR2200006522
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2022-08-21
Start date
2022-09-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-02-20

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

Conditions

Postroperative distal radius fracture

Interventions

one:Electroacupuncture combined with routine treatment
two:routine treatment

Sponsors

Southern Medical University College of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Fracture with radius shortening > 3 mm, joint facing dorsal tilt > 10, or significant intra-articular fracture shift or step > 2 mm after manual reduction 2) Surgical treatment with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) 3) 18–65 years old 4) Fracture due to trauma only 5) First fracture and fresh fracture 6) Moderate fracture (41 points=Patient-rated Wrist evaluation score<60 points) (39) 7) Agree to participate and sign the informed consent form

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1) Open fractures, stable fractures, or old fractures 2) Severe liver and kidney dysfunction 3) Patient with thrombocytopenia, bleeding tendency or coagulation disorders 4) Being pregnant or breastfeeding 5) Combined with fractures in other parts 6) Fainting during acupuncture or acupuncture intolerance 7) Mental illness or non-cooperation. 8) Received acupuncture treatment in the past two months 9) Currently participating in other clinical studies

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
ulnar positive variance;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
radiographic healing rate;Serum biochemical indexes and inflammatory factors;wrist swelling score;bone strength;grip strength;wrist swelling score;Disability of Arm Shoulder and Hand;

Countries

CHINA

Contacts

Public ContactHuang Yong

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nanfanglihuang@163.com13719189644

Outcome results

None listed

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