KT Tape for Pediatric Clavicle Fractures

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM · Nov 11, 2019

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the use of KT Tape, a type of elastic tape, to help treat clavicle fractures in children. Normally, when children break their collarbone, doctors use a sling to keep it still while it heals. While this method works well—most fractures heal successfully—children often experience pain and difficulty moving during the healing process. The trial aims to see if using KT Tape can provide better support and comfort, potentially leading to less pain and quicker recovery.

To participate in the trial, children aged 2 to 17 who have recently broken their collarbone (within the last week) can enroll. However, children with certain conditions, like muscle or bone disorders, or those who can’t report their pain levels, won't be eligible. Participants will receive either the KT Tape treatment or standard care with a sling and will be monitored for their pain and healing progress. This study is important because it could help improve how clavicle fractures are treated, making recovery easier for kids.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Clavicle Fracture
• • Injury date within 1 week of presentation
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Underlying neuromuscular disorder (eg osteogenesis imperfecta)
• • Inability or unwillingness to report pain score until healing