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Could a sedative boost pain relief for children with broken bones?

NCT ID NCT00416039

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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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Phase 3

Large-scale testing in a bigger group. Usually the last step before a treatment can be approved.

Participants

60 people

The number who actually took part.

Start date

Jan 2007

Finished

Feb 2009

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

5 to 16 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * children between 5 and 16 years old * children with a disjoined bone fracture * children needed oral morphine analgesia * written informed consent from one or the two parents or legal pad Exclusion Criteria: * ASA score \> 2 * concomitant administration of oral analgesia (level II WHO classification) less than 6 hours * concomitant administration of benzodiazepine less than 24 hours

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hopital Necker enfants Malade - Department of Pediatric Emergency

    Paris, 75015, France

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