Clinical Trial Comparing Two Protocols Using Intravenous (IV) Hydromorphone

Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare two opioid protocols ("H2O" and "1+1") for the treatment of acute severe pain in the emergency department. The investigators primary hypothesis is that the "H2O" protocol will be more efficacious than the "1+1" protocol in Emergency Department patients aged 21-64 years. The primary outcome is the proportion of patients in each arm who choose to forgo additional pain medication at 60 minutes.

Timeline

Start

2011-01

Primary completion

2011-11

Completion

2011-11

Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.