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

NCT ID NCT05714631

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

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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

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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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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 4

Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.

Participants

5 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2023

Finished

Aug 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

65 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * age\>/= 65 years * Patients with injuries meeting an AIS score \</=2 * Patients admitted to trauma service * Patients able to consent Exclusion Criteria: * Age \<65 years * Unable to consent * Chronic pain medication usage; defined as \>/= 3 weeks of \>/= 30 mg oral morphine equivalent * History of allergic reaction to lidocaine or adhesive tape * Prisoners * Patient will be excluded if pain is worse in non-ribs location * Patient will be excluded if he has injuries not meeting our criteria

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Conditions

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bone fracture Rib Fractures

As listed by the trial registrant

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Rib fractures

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Abdul Hafiz Al Tannir

    Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53213, United States

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