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New study seeks to reduce sedation for children with broken wrists

NCT ID NCT07120763

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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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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

About 50 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2025

Expected to finish

Aug 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

3 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children requiring reduction for distal radius fracture * Children presenting to the emergency department * Children who are ages 3 to 17 years. Exclusion Criteria: * Pediatric patients \<3 years old * Adult patients (i.e. ages 18 or up) * Pediatric patients with injury patterns that are not amenable to hematoma block. * Children who are not a candidate for sedation related to BMI \> 95%tile for age, ASA class \> 2, Mallampati score \> 2, and pregnant patients

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Oshei Children's Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Buffalo, New York, 14203, United States

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