New study tests better pain control for common wrist breaks
NCT ID NCT07183904
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding a nerve block to a standard hematoma block reduces pain better during wrist fracture realignment. 180 adults with displaced wrist fractures were randomly assigned to receive either a hematoma block alone or a hematoma block plus a median nerve block. Pain was measured during the procedure and at discharge. The goal is to improve patient comfort during this common emergency procedure.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- mepivacaine
- What this could lead to
- If the combined block works better, it could lead to a new standard for pain control during wrist fracture reduction, making the procedure more comfortable for patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed trial with 180 participants, but the results are not yet widely adopted. The benefit may be small, and nerve blocks carry rare risks like infection or nerve injury.
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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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12 de Octubre University Hospital
Madrid, Madrid, 28041, Spain