Emergency room pain study: which drug works faster for chest pain?
NCT ID NCT06949059
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests two intravenous painkillers—acetaminophen and hydromorphone—in 30 adults with sudden, severe chest pain. Researchers will measure pain relief within 30 minutes and track safety. The goal is to find better ways to manage acute chest pain in the emergency room.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Hydromorphone and acetaminophen
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that hydromorphone is a safe and effective option for quickly easing acute chest pain in the emergency room.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-phase study with only 30 people. It is not designed to prove which drug is better, and results may not apply to all patients.
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Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital
RECRUITINGNanjing, Jiangsu, 210008, China
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