Hematoma Block for Distal Radius Fracture

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-100
SponsorBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Adult patient ≥ 18 years old presenting to the emergency department with complaint of distal radius fracture

Disqualifiers

High acuity/distress per the Attending ED physician

Altered mental status or intoxication

Aphasia, mental retardation, dementia, or insurmountable communication barrier

Acute psychiatric illness

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • ultrasound guide

Treatment groups

115 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators