Customizing pain treatment for ICU patients on a breathing machine
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at a new way to measure pain in ICU patients who are on a breathing machine (ventilator) and receiving strong pain medicine (opioids). The goal is to see if adjusting pain medicine based on a special pain assessment tool can improve comfort and recovery.
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Who can take part
- You are admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU).
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are on a breathing machine (mechanical ventilation).
- You are receiving continuous opioids (pain medicine) through a vein.
- You have an arterial line or central venous catheter in place for blood draws.
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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