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Can a simple patch replace opioids for broken ribs in seniors?

NCT ID NCT05714631

Terminated Symptom relief Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial investigates whether lidocaine patches can help older adults (65+) with rib fractures use fewer opioids while maintaining pain control. Participants receive either a lidocaine patch, a placebo patch, or standard care. The study measures opioid use and pain scores during their hospital stay. Results could support using lidocaine patches to reduce opioid risks or, if no benefit is found, discourage their use as unnecessary.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
4% Lidocaine Patch
What this could lead to
If effective, lidocaine patches could reduce opioid use and improve recovery in older adults with rib fractures, lowering risks of addiction and side effects.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 5 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Lidocaine patches may not reduce pain or opioid use more than a placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bone fracture Rib Fractures

As listed by the trial registrant

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

RIB FRACTURES

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Abdul Hafiz Al Tannir

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53213, United States

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