Cast Art for Kids With Extremity Fractures on Satisfaction and Perception of Pain (CAKEPOP)
United States Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare casts with cast art versus those without art in children who sustain a fracture of the extremity. The main goals are: * Determine the difference in satisfaction as measured by the visual analog scale for satisfaction between patients treated in a cast with cast customization versus those in a cast with no cast art * Determine the difference in perceived pain scores between patients treated in a cast with cast customization versus those in a case with no cast art Participants will be randomized to one of three groups: one with plain white cast, one with cast of color wrap of choice, and one with custom cast art. Researchers will compare to see the differences in satisfaction and perception of pain based on what cast the study participant receives.
Description
Upper and lower extremity fractures are common amongst the pediatric population, with nearly 1 in every 5 children sustaining a fracture throughout their childhood and adolescence. Immobilization following an upper or lower extremity fracture is essential for treatment and bony healing, and this is most commonly performed with casting. Casts are placed in the acute setting in the emergency department or at an outpatient follow up visit; however, if the patient requires surgery, casts are also placed in the post operative period to aid in bony healing through immobilization. Length of treatment…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 5–18 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 5 years old and greater, and less than 18 years old * Sustained an upper or lower extremity fracture * Scheduled for orthopedic clinic visit for injury evaluation * Have radiographic and clinical data available for review Exclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years old or greater at the time of screening * Patient/parents do not consent to being included in the study * Underwent surgery
Interventions
- OtherNeutral White Cast
This intervention consists of receiving a cast of neutral white color.
- OtherColor Wrapped Cast
This intervention consists of receiving a cast of color that is the choice of the participant.
- OtherCast with Cast Art
This intervention consists of receiving a cast with art at the request of the participant, to include drawing, multiple colors, glitter, and any artwork.
Location
- Naval Medical Center PortsmouthPortsmouth, Virginia