Study of a new pain medicine for arm or leg injuries in the ER
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a fast-acting pain pill (sufentanil) placed under the tongue for people with moderate to severe pain from a single arm or leg injury. It aims to see if it works well in the emergency room.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have pain from one arm or leg injury rated 4 or higher on a 0–10 scale
- You are awake and alert (Glasgow Coma Scale = 15)
- Your oxygen level is above 95% while breathing room air
- You have not taken any pain medicine (except Tylenol) in the 4 hours before arriving to the ER
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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