Efficacy and Safety of Methoxyflurane (Penthrox) for the Treatment of Acute Pain in Minor Trauma
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2012-07-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This study investigates the treatment of acute pain, an unpleasant feeling caused by an
injury. The overall purpose of the study is to gain more information that the pain relief
medicine Penthrox(Methoxyflurane) administered using the Penthrox Inhaler(a distinctive
green, whistle like object that you breathe through) is safe and works at relieving pain in
patients aged 12 years and older who are admitted to a hospital Emergency Department with a
minor injury (known as trauma).