Nasal pain relief for children with severe injuries
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two different nasal spray pain medicines (sufentanil and ketamine) to see which works better and is safer for children with severe pain from injuries, like a broken arm or leg.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 6 and 17 years old and weigh more than 10 kg (about 22 pounds).
- Your child must have severe pain (7 or higher on a 0-10 scale) from an injury, but not to the chest, head, abdomen, spine, face, or nose.
- Must be given in the emergency department – your child cannot have taken strong painkillers (like morphine) in the 4 hours before arrival.
- Your child must not have asthma or other serious breathing problems, nor heart, kidney, or liver conditions.
- A parent or guardian must give written permission, and the family must understand French and have health insurance.
- For girls who have started their periods, a negative pregnancy test and effective birth control are required.
Quick eligibility check
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