Complex Regional Pain Syndromes study: Prednisone
Official title Prednisone for CRPS in Distal Radius Fracture
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06453447
What this study is testing
What is Prednisone?
An investigational oral medication being studied for early treatment of complex regional pain syndrome after wrist fracture surgery.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- The study wants to see whether early prednisone reduces pain and disability in people who develop complex regional pain syndrome after a wrist fracture.
- Who it's for
- Adults who have had surgery for a wrist fracture and are at risk of developing CRPS.
- What's involved
- Participants will be randomly given either prednisone or a placebo for two weeks. They will have regular clinical check‑ups to compare pain and function.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about two weeks of medication plus follow‑up visits during the recovery period.
- Time commitment: about 8 years
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance. You may not know which one you got.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 19 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Patient is aged 19 years or older;
- Patient has a unilateral, closed, distal radius fracture confirmed by radiographs;
- The fracture is acute, within 21 days of injury;
- Patient undergoes open reduction internal fixation with volar locking plate;
- Pain score on visual analogue scale (VAS) greater than or equal to 5/10 within 1 week of injury and beyond;
You likely can't join if
- Patient has previously fractured ipsilateral wrist;
- Patient has neurovascular injury associated with distal radius fracture;
- Patient has associated extremity or polytrauma injuries that would interfere with rehabilitation and outcome measurements, in the opinion of the...
- Patient has allergy to prednisone or placebo ingredients;
- Patient has contraindication to prednisone or placebo ingredients;
- Patient already takes a glucocorticoid medication;
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patient is aged 19 years or older;
- Patient has a unilateral, closed, distal radius fracture confirmed by radiographs;
- The fracture is acute, within 21 days of injury;
- Patient undergoes open reduction internal fixation with volar locking plate;
- Pain score on visual analogue scale (VAS) greater than or equal to 5/10 within 1 week of injury and beyond;
- Centre of Epidemiologic Studies Depression (CES-D) score on presentation is greater than or equal to 16;
- Patient identifies as female;
- Patient is identified as developing signs of CRPS based on the Budapest CRPS Criteria;
- Patient provides informed consent.
- Patient has previously fractured ipsilateral wrist;
- Patient has neurovascular injury associated with distal radius fracture;
- Patient has associated extremity or polytrauma injuries that would interfere with rehabilitation and outcome measurements, in the opinion of the investigator;
- Patient has allergy to prednisone or placebo ingredients;
- Patient has contraindication to prednisone or placebo ingredients;
- Patient already takes a glucocorticoid medication;
- Patient has active bacterial, viral, or fungal infection;
- Patient is diagnosed with diabetes;
- Patient is pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding;
- Patient is anticipated to have difficulty completing study follow up, in the opinion of the investigator.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Compensation & support
A stipend or payment for your time may be offered.
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Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team, so confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The study runs about 8 years per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 19 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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