Pain control for children with lateral condyle fractures

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness of infraclavicular nerve blocks for managing post-operative pain in pediatric patients with closed lateral condyle fractures undergoing surgery. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block or standard preoperative care. Pain levels will be assessed post-surgery using the Wong-Baker FACES scale, and parents will provide feedback on their child's pain management and satisfaction. The study aims to determine if the nerve block improves pain control compared to standard methods.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Isolated lateral condyle humerus fracture
* Closed lateral condyle humerus fracture
* Weiss classification type II and III (\>2mm displacement) lateral condyle fractures
* Fractures treated with open reduction percutaneous pinning requiring fixation

Exclusion Criteria:

* Open fractures
* Fractures with concomitant vascular or neurologic deficit
* Pathologic fractures
* Those presenting with concomitant injuries
* Swelling requiring post-operative hospitalization for monitoring
* Any known history of allergies to ropivacaine or oxycodone
* Patients with developmental delay that would preclude participation in the visual analog Faces Pain Scale-Revised

Where it's running

• Orthopaedic Institute for Children
  Los Angeles, California, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Lindsey Han, BA
• Email: LLHan@mednet.ucla.edu
• Phone: (213) 742-1074

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.