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

October 13, 2015 updated by: St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center

"Are Ultrasound-guided Hematoma Blocks for Distal Forearm Fractures Superior to the Landmark-guided Method for Hematoma Blocks?"

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.

Study Overview

Status

Withdrawn

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • New York
      • New York City, New York, United States, 10025
        • St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age > 18
  • Closed forearm fracture

Exclusion Criteria:

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

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Other: traditional hematoma block
people will receive traditional hematoma block for closed forearm fractures
Other: ultrasound guided hematoma block
pt. will receive ultrasound guided hematoma block
Other Names:
  • ultrasound
Other: ultrasound guided hematoma block
ultrasound will be used to guide hematoma blocks
Other Names:
  • ultrasound
Other: ultrasound guided hematoma block
pts. will receive a hematoma block using bedside ultrasound to guide the placement
Other: ultrasound guided hematoma block
pt. will receive ultrasound guided hematoma block
Other Names:
  • ultrasound
Other: ultrasound guided hematoma block
ultrasound will be used to guide hematoma blocks
Other Names:
  • ultrasound

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Visual analog scale movement

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

September 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

August 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

October 17, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 17, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

October 20, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 14, 2015

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 13, 2015

Last Verified

October 1, 2008

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 08-118

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