New pain relief approach for broken ribs shows promise in cutting opioid use
NCT ID NCT05321121
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a drug called dexmedetomidine can help control pain and reduce the need for strong painkillers (opioids) in people with three or more broken ribs from blunt chest injuries. 41 adults in the ICU took part. The goal was to see if the drug could lower pain scores and morphine use over 48 hours.
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University of California, Irvine
Orange, California, 92868, United States
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