Overview

Efficacy of Steroids on Functional Outcomes After Musculoskeletal Injuries of the Hand

Status:
Not yet recruiting
Trial end date:
2023-09-01
Target enrollment:
0
Participant gender:
All
Summary
Steroids are often prescribed for their anti-inflammatory effects in patients with musculoskeletal injuries. Studies have shown that steroids may reduce pain and swelling, but their effects on range of motion and functional outcomes have not been illustrated. With this study, we aim to evaluate the effect of steroids on range of motion and functional outcomes in non-operatively managed musculoskeletal injuries of the hand.
Phase:
Phase 2/Phase 3
Accepts Healthy Volunteers?
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Robert Wood Johnson Barnabas Health
Collaborators:
Brielle Orthopedics
University Orthopedics Associates
Treatments:
Methylprednisolone
Methylprednisolone Acetate
Methylprednisolone Hemisuccinate
Narcotics
Prednisolone
Prednisolone acetate
Prednisolone hemisuccinate
Prednisolone phosphate
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

- Patients with soft tissue injuries and stable fractures from the metacarpophalangeal
joint to the distal phalanx

Exclusion Criteria:

- Patients at increased risk of serious side effects of steroid administration.

- Patients unable to provide consent

- Unable to swallow oral medications

- Pregnant women

- ages less than 18 years old