Participants Needed for Wrist Fracture Healing Study

Doctors at Boise Orthopedic Clinic are participating in a study of a medication that has been shown to help increase the rate of fracture healing.  To be included in this study, patients must have a fracture of the end of their radius (wrist bone), which is out of alignment and needs to be “set”.  Participants in the study are paid a fee as well as travel expenses and must be available for weekly visits for twelve weeks after their fracture.  Postoperative expenses (casts, x-rays, therapy) are also paid for by the study.  Virtually all adults with these fractures may participate in this study.  Exclusion criteria include pregnant or nursing women, history of a fracture of the same wrist within the past 2 years, patients with more than one fracture, patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy, and patients with uncontrolled diabetes.  If you would like to participate in this study please contact Laurie Asaro (Dr. Lamey’s nurse) at 287-9658 or Emily Ruprecht (Dr. Kloss’ nurse) at 287-9673 for more information.

 

Addditional Information for Interested Patients and Physicians

Inclusion Criteria: The following criteria must be met:

• Have sustained an unstable and/or displaced fracture of the distal radius
• Have a fracture classified as a primary intra-articular or extra-articular fracture
• Have a fracture that can be stabilized and immobilized either
• With cast and percutaneous Kirschner (K) wires,  
   OR
• With external fixation, with or without percutaneous K-wires
• Have the final reduction and receive treatment with the study agent within 7 days of fracture occurence (NOTE: date of fracture occurrence is considered Day 1)
• Be a male or a non-pregnant, non-lactating female at least 18 years of age.
  If a woman is of childbearing potential (not amenorrheic for the previous 24 months or not surgically sterile), then she must:
• Have a confirmed negative urine or serum pregnancy test prior to the administration of the study product
• Agree to use a medically approved method of contraception for the duration of the study
• Have the ability to understand the requirements of the study, to provide written informed consent, and to comply with the study protocol
• Have the ability to understand and provide written authorization for the use and disclosure of protected health information (PHI) [per Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) privacy ruling]