Needle-Free sedation for Kids' broken bones? trial pulled before it started

NCT ID NCT03466242

Terminated Symptom relief Sponsor: Phoenix Children's Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This early-phase trial aimed to see if a nose spray sedative (dexmedetomidine) could safely and effectively sedate children aged 2–18 with a broken forearm, compared to the standard IV ketamine. The study was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no data was collected. The goal was to offer a less invasive sedation option for fracture repair in the emergency department.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Dexmedetomidine (intranasal)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a needle-free sedation option for children with broken arms, reducing pain and anxiety during fracture repair.
What could go wrong: This trial was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are available. It is very early-stage, and the approach may not prove effective or safe compared to standard care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

radius fracture Wrist Fractures

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CONSCIOUS SEDATION DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Phoenix Children's Hospital

Phoenix, Arizona, 85016, United States

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