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Pain Management in Children Undergoing Supracondylar Humerus Fracture Repair

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United States0Started 2012-07

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if US-guided supraclavicular anesthetic blocks reduce postoperative pain, use of rescue medication, and improve functional outcomes in children who underwent surgery for supracondylar humerus fractures.

Who can participate

Age range

2 Years – 10 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients between 2 and 10 years old undergoing reduction and closed pinning of supracondylar humerus fractures * Ability to obtain consent from the parents for participation in the study * Patient has the ability to follow commands and train preoperatively the finger movements that are needed to determine nerve integrity. * Written informed consent from the parent or guardian Exclusion Criteria: * Children with significant preoperative swelling in the elbow, as determined by the surgeon, that may lead to compartment syndrome * Children with the potential for nerve entrapment as demonstrated by preoperative nerve deficit examination * Children who have any contraindications (relative and absolute) to a supraclavicular block, including anticoagulation or coagulopathy, as well as patients that have active pulmonary disease that may exhibit respiratory compromise in response to potential phrenic nerve palsy or pneumothorax

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Rescue medication

Timeframe: In PACU following surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01812863

SponsorAnn & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2013-03

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Who can participate

Age range

2 Years – 10 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.