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NCT Number: NCT04161534

KT Tape for Pediatric Clavicle Fractures

Clavicle fractures in children are mostly managed non-operatively since they have an overall high union rate (95%) and a "good" functional outcome following nonoperative treatment. However, the downside of such a conservative approach is that patients have to live with pain and disability until the fracture heals. To minimize this, fractures are usually immobilized with a sling.

There have been no studies looking at clavicle fractures treated with kinesiology (elastic) tape. No adverse effects (skin irritation, redness, etc.) are observed with the application of this tape. Elastic tape has previously been examined regarding muscular advantages rather than for healing fractures. Since this tape should immobilize fractures better than a sling, patients should experience less pain and disability associated with their fracture.

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Key information

Conditions

Clavicle Fracture

Age range

7 year–17 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Children's Hospital of Alabama

Birmingham, Alabama, 35233, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Clavicle Fracture
  • Injury date within 1 week of presentation

Exclusion criteria

  • Underlying neuromuscular disorder (eg osteogenesis imperfecta)
  • Inability or unwillingness to report pain score until healing

Treatment and study plan

KT Tape

Device

in addition to an arm sling, KT Tape will be applied to stabilize the clavicle fracture, thereby decreasing motion and pain.

Arm Sling

Device

An arm sling will be applied to stabilize the clavicle fracture, thereby decreasing motion and pain.

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in Pain Score

    Time frame: Twice daily for 3 weeks, and one additional time 6 weeks after the initial injnury

    Participants will rate their pain on a scale from 1 to 10

Secondary outcomes

  1. Change in Answers to DASH Questionnaire

    Time frame: Once weekly for 3 weeks, followed by one additional time 6 weeks after the initial injury.

    Participants will complete the DASH questionnaire to assess disability they might be experiencing due to their fracture.

  2. Change in Analgesic Use

    Time frame: Once daily for 3 weeks, and one additional time 6 weeks after the initial injnury

    Participants will provide the need for taking analgesics (name, dose, and frequency).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Alabama at Birmingham

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Registry information

Official study title

KT Tape vs Arm Sling for Pediatric Clavicle Fractures

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Nov 13, 2019
Registry last updated
Apr 2, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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