Trial Outcomes & Findings for The Outcomes of Proximal Humerus Fractures in Children (NCT NCT02863289)

NCT ID: NCT02863289

Last Updated: 2019-03-07

Results Overview

Mail questionnaires based on the Upper Extremities Functional Index (UEFI) with return postages were sent out to the eligible cohort. UEFI range between 0 to 59, where the higher the UEFI, the better the functional outcomes.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Target enrollment

118 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

From year 2008 to 2015

Results posted on

2019-03-07

Participant Flow

From 01/11/2016 to 01/03/2017 in Tayside.

All children who sustained proximal humerus fracture at age of 10 to 18 years old in Tayside.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Children With Proximal Humerus Fractures
Children aged from 10 to 18-year-old in NHS Tayside who sustained proximal humerus fractures during year 2008 to 2015.
Overall Study
STARTED
118
Overall Study
COMPLETED
35
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
83

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

The Outcomes of Proximal Humerus Fractures in Children

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Children With Proximal Humerus Fractures
n=118 Participants
Children aged from 10 to 18-year-old in NHS Tayside whom sustained proximal humerus fractures during year 2008 to 2015.
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
118 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Continuous
12 years
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
56 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
62 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United Kingdom
118 Participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: From year 2008 to 2015

Mail questionnaires based on the Upper Extremities Functional Index (UEFI) with return postages were sent out to the eligible cohort. UEFI range between 0 to 59, where the higher the UEFI, the better the functional outcomes.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Children With Proximal Humerus Fractures
n=35 Participants
Children aged from 10 to 18-year-old in NHS Tayside whom sustained proximal humerus fractures during year 2008 to 2015.
Number of Participants With Indicated Status as Assessed by Mail Questionnaire Upper Extremities Functional Index (UEFI)
Presence of Pain
4 Participants
Number of Participants With Indicated Status as Assessed by Mail Questionnaire Upper Extremities Functional Index (UEFI)
Any difference between injured and non-injured arm
4 Participants
Number of Participants With Indicated Status as Assessed by Mail Questionnaire Upper Extremities Functional Index (UEFI)
UEFI of 59 points
24 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: From year 2008 to 2015

All shoulder X-rays performed in patients aged from 10 to 18-year-old and from 2008 to 2015 were reviewed. Radiological parameters, including degree of displacement and angulation; and any radiological residual deformities were recorded.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Children With Proximal Humerus Fractures
n=118 Participants
Children aged from 10 to 18-year-old in NHS Tayside whom sustained proximal humerus fractures during year 2008 to 2015.
Number of Participants With Indicated Outcomes as Assessed by Radiological Parameters
Surgical neck fracture
91 Participants
Number of Participants With Indicated Outcomes as Assessed by Radiological Parameters
Presence of displacement
56 Participants
Number of Participants With Indicated Outcomes as Assessed by Radiological Parameters
Presence of angulation
84 Participants
Number of Participants With Indicated Outcomes as Assessed by Radiological Parameters
Residual angulation at follow up
55 Participants
Number of Participants With Indicated Outcomes as Assessed by Radiological Parameters
Worsened angulation
25 Participants

Adverse Events

Children With Proximal Humerus Fractures

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Additional Information

Mr Benedict Clift

NHS Tayside

Phone: 01382 660111

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place