New study seeks to reduce sedation for children with broken wrists
NCT ID NCT07120763
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests two lighter pain control methods for children aged 3 to 17 who need a wrist fracture reduction. One method uses a numbing injection (hematoma block) with a low dose of ketamine, and the other uses the same block with fentanyl nasal spray. These are compared to the standard full sedation with ketamine. The goal is to see if these alternatives control pain just as well while avoiding deep sedation.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Ketamine, Lidocaine, Fentanyl
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide safer, less sedating pain control options for children with wrist fractures, reducing the need for full sedation.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to all children. The alternative methods may not control pain as well as full sedation.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Oshei Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGBuffalo, New York, 14203, United States
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