NCT06843746

Comparison of Usability Satisfaction of the Newly Developed Low-cost Thermoplastic Splint and Commercial Thermoplastic Splint

Comparison of Usability Satisfaction of the Newly Developed Low-cost Thermoplastic Splint and Commercial Thermoplastic Splint in Orthopedic Patients.

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 112 (actual)
• Sponsor: Mahidol University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 59 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Low-temperature thermoplastic has been commonly used in the fabrication of hand splints. However, its high cost and limited accessibility pose challenges for both clinicians and clients. There is a need for innovative and cost-effective splinting materials that are convenient to use. This study aimed to investigate the satisfaction and opinions of patients regarding a newly developed low-cost thermoplastic material.

Conditions

• Usability Satisfaction

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	Commercial thermoplastic	The participants received a commercial thermoplastic splint material for splint fabrication.
DEVICE	Newly developed low-cost thermoplastic	The participants received a newly developed low-cost thermoplastic splint material for splint fabrication.

Timeline

• Start date: 2022-02-04
• Primary completion: 2024-04-30
• Completion: 2024-05-31
• First posted: 2025-02-25
• Last updated: 2025-02-25

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Thailand