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Comparison Study of Using Ultrasound Guidance for Hematoma Blocks vs. Traditional Approach

Primary Purpose

Forearm Fracture

Status
Withdrawn
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
ultrasound guided hematoma block
ultrasound guided hematoma block
Sponsored by
St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional trial for Forearm Fracture

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age > 18
  • Closed forearm fracture

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Mentally impaired, visually impaired or deaf
  • Age < 18
  • Alcohol on board

Sites / Locations

  • St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Other

Other

Arm Label

traditional hematoma block

ultrasound guided hematoma block

Arm Description

people will receive traditional hematoma block for closed forearm fractures

pts. will receive a hematoma block using bedside ultrasound to guide the placement

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Visual analog scale movement

Secondary Outcome Measures

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First Posted
October 17, 2008
Last Updated
October 13, 2015
Sponsor
St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00775554
Brief Title
Comparison Study of Using Ultrasound Guidance for Hematoma Blocks vs. Traditional Approach
Official Title
"Are Ultrasound-guided Hematoma Blocks for Distal Forearm Fractures Superior to the Landmark-guided Method for Hematoma Blocks?"
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
October 2008
Overall Recruitment Status
Withdrawn
Why Stopped
no participants enrolled
Study Start Date
September 2008 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
August 2009 (Anticipated)
Study Completion Date
undefined (undefined)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center

4. Oversight

Data Monitoring Committee
Yes

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
Will use visual analog scales to compare effectiveness of traditional hematoma block vs ultrasound guided hematoma block with regards to pain. This will be done for closed forearm fractures.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Forearm Fracture

7. Study Design

Study Phase
Not Applicable
Enrollment
0 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
traditional hematoma block
Arm Type
Other
Arm Description
people will receive traditional hematoma block for closed forearm fractures
Arm Title
ultrasound guided hematoma block
Arm Type
Other
Arm Description
pts. will receive a hematoma block using bedside ultrasound to guide the placement
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
ultrasound guided hematoma block
Other Intervention Name(s)
ultrasound
Intervention Description
pt. will receive ultrasound guided hematoma block
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
ultrasound guided hematoma block
Other Intervention Name(s)
ultrasound
Intervention Description
ultrasound will be used to guide hematoma blocks
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Visual analog scale movement

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Age > 18 Closed forearm fracture Exclusion Criteria: Mentally impaired, visually impaired or deaf Age < 18 Alcohol on board
Facility Information:
Facility Name
St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital
City
New York City
State/Province
New York
ZIP/Postal Code
10025
Country
United States

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