Buprenorphine for pain in older adults with broken bones
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests a low-dose pain medicine called buprenorphine for people 65 and older who come to the emergency room with a broken bone. It aims to find a safe way to manage pain in older adults.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older
- You are in the Emergency Department
- You have a confirmed or suspected broken bone
- Your pain level is 4 or higher on a 0-10 scale
- You can understand and agree to take part, or a family member can do this for you
- You have not taken opioids in the past month and do not have a history of opioid use disorder
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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