Methoxyflurane for sudden pain in the ER
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests a pain-relief medicine called methoxyflurane for people who come to the emergency room with sudden, non-injury pain (like a headache or abdominal pain). It compares this medicine to the usual pain care. If you have severe pain and haven't taken painkillers recently, you might qualify.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have acute (sudden, not from an injury) pain that is moderate to severe, meaning about a 4 or higher on a 0–10 pain scale.
- You must be able to rate your own pain on a paper scale and record it yourself.
- You cannot have taken any pain relievers in the 4 hours before arriving at the ER.
- You must not have significant kidney or liver problems, and you must not be pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You must be able to give written consent and be covered by a health insurance system.
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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