Haloperidol for severe back pain in the ER
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether the medication haloperidol, given in the emergency room, can help relieve severe back pain that started on its own (not from an injury). It compares haloperidol to a common pain reliever called ketorolac.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have back pain that is not caused by an injury or accident.
- Your back pain is severe (at least 7 out of 10 on a pain scale).
- You do not have numbness in your groin area or trouble with bladder or bowel control.
- You are not allergic to haloperidol or ketorolac.
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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