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The primary goal of this study is to compare functional outcomes (range of motion [flexion, extension, supination, pronation], return to work, of patients with distal radius fractures who receive intraoperative glucocorticoids to those that do not. Secondary goals include comparison of pain control (number of pain pills consumed, visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores) between patients with distal radius fractures who receive intraoperative glucocorticoids to those that do not. The primary endpoint of this study will occur when 18 patients in each test-group complete the 6 month follow up visit for study.
This will be a prospective, randomized, partially blinded, controlled trial where patients are randomized in a centralized fashion into 2 groups: a) Control group with no intraoperative glucocorticoids administered or b) Test group with administration of 10 mg glucocorticoids intraoperatively followed with a 6-day oral methylprednisolone taper course prescribed as a Medrol Dose Pack. Each group will enroll 30 patients for a study total of 60 over approximately a one year enrollment period. Randomization will be set up using sealedenvelope.com simple randomizer. The randomization process will ensure balance between both arms based on sex and age of patients enrolled. All patients scheduled for distal radius ORIF will be screened to meet inclusion/exclusion criteria. Patients will be randomized preoperatively by the research coordinator, based on a 1:1 weighting, upon obtaining to consent to either Control or Test group. Post-op therapists will be blinded to the patient treatment group until completion of protocol activities for each patient.
After surgery, patients will be followed for a duration of at least 6 months. Interval follow-up information will be collected at 10 days, 6 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months.
3-view wrist radiographs will be taken at each follow-up visit.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test Group | Experimental | Test Group will receive 10mg intravenous dexamethasone at the time of incision, administered by the assigned anesthesiologist. Post-surgery, Test Group patients will be prescribed a 6-day oral methylprednisolone taper course. |
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| Control Group | Other | Standard of care with no placebo |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dexamethasone | Drug | Intraoperative 10 mg IV Dose |
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| Methylprednisolone |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Range of Motion | Active and Passive degrees of flexion, extension in the wrist. Forearm degrees of supination and pronation | comparison of 10 days to 6 months post-operative measurements |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) Pain | patient rates pain on a visual scale from no pain to worst possible pain | 6 Months |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Return to Work | comparison of patient's work schedule/limitations from baseline to 6 months (off study) | 6 months |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Indiana Hand to Shoulder Center | Indianapolis | Indiana | 46260 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D050723 | Fractures, Bone |
| D005596 | Fractures, Closed |
| D000092503 | Wrist Fractures |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D014947 | Wounds and Injuries |
| D014954 | Wrist Injuries |
| D001134 | Arm Injuries |
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| ID | Term |
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| D003907 | Dexamethasone |
| D008775 | Methylprednisolone |
| D059039 | Standard of Care |
| ID | Term |
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| D011246 | Pregnadienetriols |
| D011245 | Pregnadienes |
| D011278 | Pregnanes |
| D013256 | Steroids |
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| Drug |
The oral methylprednisolone taper course will begin on the day of surgery and will taper as noted below: Day 1: 24 mg orally (8 mg before breakfast; 4 mg after lunch; 4 mg after dinner; 8 mg at bedtime) Day 2: 20 mg orally (4 mg before breakfast; 4 mg after lunch; 4 mg after dinner; 8 mg at bedtime) Day 3: 16 mg orally (4 mg before breakfast; 4 mg after lunch; 4 mg after dinner; 4 mg at bedtime) Day 4: 12 mg orally (4 mg before breakfast; 4 mg after lunch; 4 mg at bedtime) Day 5: 8 mg orally (4 mg before breakfast; 4 mg at bedtime) Day 6: 4 mg orally (4 mg before breakfast) |
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| Standard of Care | Other | standard of care surgery |
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| D000072473 |
| Fused-Ring Compounds |
| D011083 | Polycyclic Compounds |
| D013259 | Steroids, Fluorinated |
| D011239 | Prednisolone |
| D019984 | Quality Indicators, Health Care |
| D011787 | Quality of Health Care |
| D006298 | Health Services Administration |
| D017530 | Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation |