Analyzing treatments for anterior shoulder dislocation in the emergency department
Emergency Department Management of Anterior Shoulder Dislocation Patients
This study is testing four different pain relief methods for people with shoulder dislocations in the emergency room to see which one helps them feel better and recover faster.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 140 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara, Yenimahalle) |
| Trial ID | NCT06531590 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to analyze the demographic characteristics and treatment outcomes of patients presenting to the emergency department with anterior shoulder dislocation. Investigators will document the mechanism of injury, orthopedic classification, pain scores before and after treatment, and the duration of emergency department stay. The study will compare four different analgesic management approaches: ketamine, interscalene nerve block, suprascapular nerve block, and intraarticular lidocaine injection, without interfering in the treatment decisions made by the attending physicians. The goal is to determine if any of these treatments provide superior outcomes for patients.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 years and older presenting with anterior shoulder dislocation who can provide consent.
Not a fit: Patients who are unconscious at admission, have multiple fractures, or allergies to opioids or local anesthetics may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved pain management and treatment protocols for patients with shoulder dislocations.
How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches have been explored, this study's specific comparison of analgesic methods in an emergency setting is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Patients aged 18 years and older Exclusion Criteria: Patients who are not conscious at the time of admission and do not consent to participate in the study. Patients who do not have follow-up in our healthcare system or cannot be followed up. Patients with allergies to opioids or local anesthetics. Patients presenting to the emergency department with suspicion of multiple fractures and dislocations involving ≥2 different types of injuries will also be excluded from the study. Forensic cases
Where this trial is running
Ankara, Yenimahalle
- Etlik City Hospital — Ankara, Yenimahalle, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: gulsen akcay, ass. prof.
- Email: gulakcay@yahoo.com.tr
- Phone: +905052874949
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.