Efficacy of Baby Talcum in Prevention of Pruritus Assosiated With Cast

Prince of Songkla University50 enrolled

Overview

This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of baby talcum in prevent pruritus after cast application in orthopaedic patients. The investigators will do a randomized controlled trial in patient with fracture distal end of radius treated conservatively. Pruritus score and satisfaction will be monitor along the entire course of cast retention.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Fracture Distal Radius

Interventions

Baby talcumDRUG

50 grams apply locally prior cast application

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 15 YearsMax age: 80 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Fracture distal end radius treated conservatively Exclusion Criteria: * open fracture * skin disease and wound under cast area * Fracture distal end radius needed surgical management * Allergy to baby talcum

Locations (1)

Prince of Songkla university

Hat Yai, Changwat Songkhla, Thailand

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Pruritus score

Time frame: 2 years

Secondary Outcomes

Satisfaction score

Time frame: 2 years

Complication rate

Time frame: 2 years

Number of antihistamine drugs used

Time frame: 2 years

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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