Intranasal sufentanil for treating acute post-traumatic pain in emergency patients

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness of intranasal sufentanil in patients who arrive at the emergency department with acute post-traumatic pain rated 7 or higher on a visual analog scale. Participants are randomly assigned to either a control group receiving standard analgesic treatment or an intervention group receiving standard treatment plus intranasal sufentanil. Pain levels are assessed at 15-20 minutes and 60 minutes post-administration, along with monitoring for any adverse effects and vital signs. The goal is to determine if intranasal sufentanil provides superior pain relief compared to standard care alone.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* posttraumatic pain + lasting for less than 24 hours + with an analog visual pain scale of 7/10 or more

Exclusion Criteria:

* pregnant
* \<18 years
* prisoners
* lesions of head, face or abdomen
* no consent given or possible
* pain not scorable
* known drug abuse or substitution therapy
* chronic level 3 pain medication
* intake of level 3 \< 8 hours
* intoxicated patient
* allergy or intolerance to opiates
* renal or hepatic insufficiency
* \< 50kg body weight
* hemodynamic instability

Where it's running

• CHU Saint Pierre
  Bruxelles, Belgium Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Bernard Kreps, MD
• Email: bernard_kreps@stpierre-bru.be
• Phone: +3225353495

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.