New pain check method aims to cut opioid overuse in ICU

NCT ID NCT07473115

First seen Apr 08, 2026 · Last updated Jun 16, 2026 · Updated 8 times

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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Study contacts

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Locations

  • University Hospital Zurich

    Zurich, Canton of Zurich, 8091, Switzerland

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