New pain relief hope for broken rib patients

NCT ID NCT05321121

First seen Apr 08, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study tested whether a medicine called dexmedetomidine can help control pain in people with three or more broken ribs. The goal was to lower pain scores and reduce the need for strong opioid painkillers. The trial included 41 adults in the ICU after a blunt chest injury.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of California, Irvine

    Orange, California, 92868, United States

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