Vitamin C to reduce opioid use after an ER visit
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether taking vitamin C after an emergency room visit for a new, short-term muscle or joint pain can lower how many opioid pain pills you use. It may help by reducing opioid consumption while you recover.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You were seen in the emergency department for new muscle or joint pain that started less than 2 weeks ago.
- You were sent home from the ER with an opioid prescription for pain.
- You speak French or English.
- You will be able to complete a diary and come back for follow-up (or be reachable for it).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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