A prospective randomized study of Thomas splint with Pearson attachment on pre-operative pain, in patient with fracture of proximal femur

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20150514002

Enrollment

Unknown

Registered

2015-05-14

Start date

2015-06-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Fracture proximal femur Fracture proximal femur Immobilization Preoperative

Interventions

Apply Thomas splint with Pearson attachment below injury limb while waiting for surgery,Apply pillow below injury limb while waiting for surgery

Experimental Device,Active Comparator Device

Thomas splint with Pearson attachment,Control group

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

60 Years to 85 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patient with closed femoral neck fracture or intertrochanteric fracture

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Allergic to paracetamil, opiod Ipsilateral lower limb fracture Pathological fracture History of Cerebrovascular disease or Chronic regional pain syndrome Cognitive impairment Unable to speak Thai

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
verbal numerical rating scale initial,15min,1hr, 8 hr then every 8 hr until 96 hr Asking	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Opioid consumption initial,15min,1hr, 8 hr then every 8 hr until 96 hr Opioid equivalent dose (mg)	—

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactVarah Yuenyongviwat

Prince of Songkla University

maggyortho@yahoo.com6674451601

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026

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