Can charcoal beat poison? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT05471479

First seen Jan 30, 2026 · Last updated May 07, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This pilot study tests whether giving activated charcoal within 6 hours of swallowing a poisonous substance can prevent the poison from getting worse and shorten hospital stays. About 100 adults and children will be randomly assigned to receive either charcoal or standard care. The study focuses on whether this approach is practical for a larger future trial.

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  • CHU de Québec - Université Laval

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    Québec, Quebec, G1J1Z4, Canada

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