Wrist fracture pain study: which block works best?
NCT ID NCT05086224
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares two ways to numb the wrist during a broken bone repair: a hematoma block (injecting numbing medicine into the fracture site) and a Bier block (using a tourniquet and IV numbing medicine). 500 adults with a broken wrist will be enrolled to see which method provides better pain control. The goal is to find the most effective and comfortable approach for patients.
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University of Utah Orthopaedic Center
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84108, United States
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