By InvitationPhase 4

Wrist Reduction Intervention: Supracondylar Technique for Radial Nerve Block vs. Hematoma Block (WRIST Block Study)

United States105 participantsStarted 2025-12-09

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to compare different types of local anesthesia-a supracondylar radial nerve block, a hematoma block, or a combination of the two-for reducing pain in people with a broken wrist (distal radius fracture). This is being done to find out which method provides better pain relief after the injury and during treatment in the emergency room.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Patients admitted to the ECC with a distal radius fracture requiring closed reduction * Patient must be willing and able to provide informed consent to the study Exclusion Criteria: * Under 18 years of age * Pregnant * Prisoner * Allergy to lidocaine * Patients unable to provide informed consent and/or perform study-related activities * Patients undergoing procedural sedation * Patients may be excluded at the discretion of the investigator based on their clinical judgment, if the participant no longer meets criteria, and/or if the health or safety of the patient may be impacted by taking part in the study.

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

Pain levels comparison

Timeframe: Pain will be measured at (1) baseline, (2) after administering the assigned pain block(s), and after the (3) fracture reduction.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07268547

SponsorSarasota Memorial Health Care System

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2027-12-01

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