Conservative Treatment of Mallet Finger Injury
Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: Orthopaedic Specialty Group PC, Fairfield
No Placebo Group
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
Comparing outcomes of individuals treated with Kinesiotape and oval 8 versus quick cast for a conservatively managed mallet finger injury. Outcomes include DIP joint extension lag, patient satisfaction and function via the MHQ.
Research Team
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
determined by a physician to require conservative treatment for a mallet finger injury, at least 18 years of age
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Immobilization (Other)
- Kinesiotape and Oval 8 (Behavioural Intervention)
- Quick Cast (Procedure)
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Treatment with quick castExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: Treatment with Kinesiotape and Oval 8Experimental Treatment1 Intervention
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Orthopaedic Specialty Group PC, Fairfield
Lead Sponsor
Trials
2
Recruited
120+