Waterproof Casting Versus Standard Casting for Short Leg Walking Casts

Launched by WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY · Jul 7, 2021

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is investigating whether using waterproof padding in short leg walking casts is safer than using the standard non-waterproof casts for children with certain foot and ankle conditions, like fractures or sprains. The goal is to see if the waterproof casts lead to more problems, such as skin irritation or infections, compared to the traditional casts.

To participate, children aged 18 to 26 and adults aged 65 to 74 who need a short leg walking cast for conditions like an ankle or foot fracture, sprain, or tendonitis may be eligible. However, those with any foot or ankle wounds before getting the cast or with cognitive issues will not be included. Participants can expect to have their progress monitored during the trial to help researchers understand the differences between the two types of casts. This study is not yet recruiting participants, so there will be more information available when it begins.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Being placed in a short leg walking cast for one of the diagnoses listed below:
• • ankle fracture
• • foot fracture
• • ankle sprain
• • foot sprain
• • toe-walking
• • tendonitis
• • apophysitis
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients with wounds to the foot or ankle prior to cast placement
• • Patients with cognitive dysfunction