Comparison of Splinting Interventions for Treating Mallet Finger Injuries
Launched by BAYSIDE HEALTH · Apr 2, 2006
Trial Information
Current as of September 10, 2025
Unknown status
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
1. Literature Review:
Mallet finger is defined as a loss of continuity of the distal insertion of the extensor tendon at the finger tip. It is a common hand injury in ball sports (McCue and Garroway 1985) but can also occur from minor incidents such as bed-making and trips/falls (Abouna and Brown, 1968). The injury results in a drooping of the distal inter-phalangeal joint, and is usually managed conservatively by splinting in hyper-extension for 6 or more weeks. This position allows relaxation of the tendon and encourages healing by bringing the torn ends or fracture fragments closer t...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • - All referrals of patients with mallet finger injuries will be considered for inclusion with the exception of the following exclusion criteria.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • open injuries
- • mallet injury to thumb
- • co-existing rheumatologic illness
- • time from injury to presentation greater than 2 weeks
About Bayside Health
Bayside Health is a leading clinical trial sponsor dedicated to advancing medical research and innovation through rigorous and ethical study design. With a focus on improving patient outcomes, Bayside Health collaborates with healthcare professionals, researchers, and institutions to conduct high-quality clinical trials across a diverse range of therapeutic areas. Committed to transparency and regulatory compliance, the organization prioritizes patient safety and data integrity, ensuring that all trials contribute valuable insights to the medical community and enhance the development of new treatments.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Lisa O'Brien, M.Clin.Sci
Principal Investigator
The Alfred
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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