WOODCAST
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Woodcast vs Standard casting material for the immobilisation of wrist fractures treated non-operatively - A randomised feasibility trial
IRAS ID
221715
Contact name
Stephen Gwilym
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Oxford
ISRCTN Number
ISRCTN13706230
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 1 months, 30 days
Research summary
Wrist fractures are the most common fracture sustained by the adult population. The majority of wrist fractures can be treated without surgery. The preferred treatment option is typically cast immobilisation.
One of the most commonly used casting methods in the UK is fibre glass. An alternative product is available - Woodcast - made of woodchips - which aims to improve patient comfort whilst being more environmentally friendly.
The study will compare the fibre glass casting method to the Woodcast method. To date, no study has been performed comparing these two interventions; however, both casts are available and are used in the UK already.
We plan to conduct a feasibility study to determine the rate of recruitment in two orthopaedic departments which will inform the design of a full-scale trial.We aim to recruit 120 participants, who will each be randomised to either the Standard (fibre glass) method or the Woodcast method. Participants will be asked to complete questionnaires relating to their level of pain and their recovery over a 3 month period after randomisation.
The study's primary outcome is to assess the rate of participant recruitment, with secondary outcomes measuring clinical efficacy and patient satisfaction and safety.
REC name
East Midlands - Leicester South Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
17/EM/0103
Date of REC Opinion
10 Mar 2017
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion