Hydromorphone for acute chest pain relief
Treatments studied
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a quick-acting pain medicine (hydromorphone) given through a vein to treat severe chest pain. It may be an option for people experiencing acute pain who haven't been helped by other medicines.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 64 years old
- You have severe chest pain that started within the last 24 days
- Your emergency doctor decides you need a strong opioid painkiller
- You are not allergic to hydromorphone or morphine
- You have not taken pain relievers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen in the last 8 hours
- You do not have chronic pain (lasting more than 12 weeks) and are not pregnant or breastfeeding
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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