Could a mini massager replace opioids after wrist surgery?
NCT ID NCT05318729
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether using a small vibration tool after wrist fracture surgery can reduce pain and the need for opioid painkillers. One hundred adults who have had surgery for a broken wrist will be randomly assigned to use the vibration tool or not. Researchers will measure pain levels, arm function, and how many pain pills they take.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- vibration tool (mini massager)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to manage pain after wrist surgery and reduce reliance on opioids.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with no blinding, so results may be influenced by placebo effects. The vibration tool may not provide meaningful pain relief for everyone.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Northwestern Medicine
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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