Efficacy of Baby Talcum in Prevention of Pruritus Assosiated With Cast

Efficacy of Baby Talcum in Prevention of Pruritus Assosiated With Cast; a Randomized Controlled Trial

Status

UNKNOWN

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT01017315

Enrollment

Registered

2009-11-20

Start date

2009-07-31

Completion date

2012-10-31

Last updated

2012-05-15

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Conditions

Fracture Distal Radius

Keywords

baby talcum, pruritus, cast

Brief summary

This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of baby talcum in prevent pruritus after cast application in orthopaedic patients. The investigators will do a randomized controlled trial in patient with fracture distal end of radius treated conservatively. Pruritus score and satisfaction will be monitor along the entire course of cast retention.

Interventions

DRUGBaby talcum

50 grams apply locally prior cast application

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

15 Years to 80 Years

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* Fracture distal end radius treated conservatively

Exclusion criteria

* open fracture * skin disease and wound under cast area * Fracture distal end radius needed surgical management * Allergy to baby talcum

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pruritus score	2 years

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Satisfaction score	2 years
Complication rate	2 years
Number of antihistamine drugs used	2 years

Countries

Thailand

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026