Pain relief option for non-traumatic pain in the emergency department
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether a self-administered inhaled painkiller called methoxyflurane (Penthrox) works better than usual care for treating sudden, non-injury-related pain in adults arriving at the emergency department. If it helps, it may offer another fast way to manage your pain before other treatments.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have moderate to severe pain that was not caused by an injury (like a broken bone or wound), such as pain from stomach cramps or back pain.
- You can rate your own pain on a 0–100 scale and write it down yourself.
- You have not taken any pain medication in the 4 hours before coming to the emergency department.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and if you could become pregnant, you agree to use highly effective birth control and take a pregnancy test.
- You are generally stable (no dangerously low blood pressure, no confusion, no serious heart or kidney problems).
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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