Could a single nerve block slash opioid use in Children's elbow surgery?

NCT ID NCT02210429

First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether a supraclavicular nerve block—a numbing injection placed near the collarbone during surgery—can improve pain control after elbow fracture repair in children. Researchers will compare pain scores, opioid use, and nausea rates between children who received the block and those who did not. They will also check whether the block increases the risk of nerve damage. The goal is to see if this technique offers a safer, more effective way to manage post-operative pain in kids.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
Supraclavicular nerve block (a numbing injection near the collarbone) placed during surgery and dosed after
What this could lead to
If effective, this nerve block technique could offer children better pain control after elbow surgery, reducing the need for opioids and their side effects.
What could go wrong
This is a retrospective analysis, so it can't prove cause and effect. The block carries rare risks like nerve damage, and results may not apply to all patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Acute Pain Pain, Postoperative

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

    Chicago, Illinois, 60611-2605, United States

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