Could a sedative boost pain relief for children with broken bones?
NCT ID NCT00416039
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether adding a sedative (midazolam) to standard morphine painkiller helps children with arm fractures feel less pain. Sixty children aged 5 to 16 were split into two groups: one got morphine plus midazolam, the other got morphine plus a placebo. Researchers measured pain levels at different times to see if the combination worked better.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- midazolam and morphine
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a better way to manage pain and anxiety in children with arm fractures in the emergency room.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center study with only 60 children, so results may not apply broadly. Adding midazolam also carries risks like drowsiness or breathing problems.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hopital Necker enfants Malade - Department of Pediatric Emergency
Paris, 75015, France
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