Comparing pain relief options for ICU patients who can breathe on their own
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study compares different pain medicines for people in the intensive care unit (ICU) who are not on a breathing machine. The goal is to find which approach works best and is safest for managing moderate to severe pain.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You are in the ICU and not currently on a breathing machine (or you have just been taken off one).
- You are expected to stay in the ICU for more than 24 hours.
- You have moderate to severe pain that needs treatment.
- You or your legal guardian can give permission to join the study.
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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