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Hematoma Block for Distal Radius Fracture
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Comparison of Ultrasound-guided Hematoma Block and "Blind" Hematoma Block for Analgesia in Distal Radius Fractures
Who can join
Ages 18 to 100 · All sexes · Healthy volunteers welcome
Full eligibility criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patient ≥ 18 years old presenting to the emergency department with complaint of distal radius fracture Exclusion Criteria: * High acuity/distress per the Attending ED physician * Altered mental status or intoxication * Aphasia, mental retardation, dementia, or insurmountable communication barrier * Acute psychiatric illness
About the study
The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of ultrasound guided hematoma block versus traditional "blind" hematoma block for analgesia in distal radius fracture reduction.
What is being tested
- ultrasound guide (other)
Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center · Participants: 115 · Started: 2014-08
Contact the study team
- Beatrice Hoffmann, MD · Phone: 617-754-2323
- Nathan I Shapiro, MD MPH · Phone: 617-754-2332
Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT02346929
Locations in the U.S.
| Massachusetts | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston |
Conditions
From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.