New pain check method aims to cut opioid overuse in ICU
NCT ID NCT07473115
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at a new way to assess pain in intensive care patients who are on breathing machines and cannot speak. It uses a special tool (AlgiScan) and a behavioral checklist to adjust pain medicine more safely. Researchers will compare data from 400 adults to see if the new method reduces opioid use and pain.
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University Hospital Zurich
Zurich, Canton of Zurich, 8091, Switzerland
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