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Local Anesthetic

Hematoma vs Bier Block for Broken Bones

Phase < 1
Waitlist Available
Led By Lucas Marchand, MD
Research Sponsored by University of Utah
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Distal radius falling outside of normal anatomic parameters requiring reduction
Patients presenting with intact neurovascular exam (sensation intact about ulnar, median, and radial nerve distributions with an intact radial pulse)
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 30 minutes following fracture manipulation
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Study Summary

This trial is testing whether numbing just the arm works as well as numbing the entire arm and hand for people with a broken radius bone.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 with a closed distal radius fracture needing reduction, who have normal sensation and pulse in the affected arm. Excluded are those unable to consent, non-English speakers, incarcerated individuals, pregnant or lactating women, patients with skin issues at the fracture site or open fractures.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study compares two types of anesthesia during wrist fracture repair: Hematoma Block using local anesthetic directly at the injury site and Bier Block which involves anesthetizing the entire arm by injecting into a vein.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects include discomfort from tourniquet pressure (Bier Block), localized pain or infection where Lidocaine is injected (Hematoma Block), allergic reactions to Lidocaine, and temporary numbness or weakness in the arm.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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My wrist bone is out of place and needs to be corrected.
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I can feel and move my hands normally, and my wrist pulse is good.
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I need a procedure to fix a bone fracture without surgery.
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I am an adult with a healed wrist fracture.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~30 minutes following fracture manipulation
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 30 minutes following fracture manipulation for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Pain

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Hematoma BlockExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Inject 20 mL of 1% lidocaine without epinephrine into the hematoma site.
Group II: Bier BlockExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Intravenous administration a maximum lidocaine dose of 3 mg/kg.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of UtahLead Sponsor
1,099 Previous Clinical Trials
1,778,189 Total Patients Enrolled
Lucas Marchand, MDPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Utah Orthopaedics

Media Library

Bier Anesthetic Block Procedure with 1% Lidocaine (Local Anesthetic) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05086224 — Phase < 1
Distal Radius Fracture Research Study Groups: Hematoma Block, Bier Block
Distal Radius Fracture Clinical Trial 2023: Bier Anesthetic Block Procedure with 1% Lidocaine Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05086224 — Phase < 1
Bier Anesthetic Block Procedure with 1% Lidocaine (Local Anesthetic) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05086224 — Phase < 1

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Is participation in this research open to all individuals?

"This clinical trial is aiming to enroll 500 participants, with each possessing a radius fracture and between the ages of 18-80."

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For what medical conditions is this therapy typically utilized?

"This procedure has been documented to successfully treat cervical syndrome, minor burns, and even transplantation."

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Is this research project open to participants who are 25 years and above?

"This trial is open to those aged 18 or more and below 80."

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How many participants are being recruited for this experiment?

"This trial is no longer looking for participants. Initially posted on July 15th 2021, the last revision was made on May 24th 2022. However, 411 other studies that assess radius fractures are currently open and 119 trials researching this treatment have available spaces."

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Are there any preceding studies that have utilized this treatment?

"Currently, 119 studies with 31 at Phase 3 are investigating this medication. Though Calgary, Alberta is hosting a number of clinical trials for this drug, 1096 sites across the world are conducting research on it as well."

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Are there any vacancies for participants in this clinical research study?

"This trial is no longer looking for participants. Posting on the 15th of July 2021 and last edited on May 24, 2022, it has been retired. For those searching for other studies involving radius fractures, 411 are actively recruiting patients while 119 trials are currently seeking candidates to take part in their intervention."

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Recent research and studies
clinicaltrials.govStudy
Hematoma Block Versus Bier Block for Closed Fracture Reduction
Lucas Marchand 2021. "Hematoma Block Versus Bier Block for Closed Fracture Reduction". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05086224.
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