Ended Phase III and phase IV (Integrated) none, healthy subjects only

Effect of a pain killer on breathing and another drug that stimulates breathing

EU CTIS ID: 2023-503912-34-00

What this study is testing

We will investigate the ability of an intravenous infusion of L-NAC on opioid-induced respiratory depression induced by fentanyl

  • Phase III and phase IV (Integrated)

A plain-language read of the study's public EU CTIS listing. The study team confirms the details.

Who can take part

You may be able to join if

  • Age 18-40 years
  • Body Mass Index 19-30 kg/m2
  • Able to read and understand the subject information

You likely can't join if

  • A medical history of medical or psychiatric disease
  • any allergy to food or medication
  • weekly ethanol intake of more than 3 units/day or more than 21 units/week in women and 5 units/day and 35 units/week in men
  • pregnancy or lactation
  • women of childbearing potential (defined as all women who are not surgically sterile or postmenopausal for at least 1 year prior to informed consent) must have a negative urine pregnancy test prior to enrolment and must agree to use a medically acceptable means of contraception from screening through at least 1 month after the last dose of study drug
  • participation in an investigational drug trial in the 3 months before the current study
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Age 18-40 years
  • Body Mass Index 19-30 kg/m2
  • Able to read and understand the subject information
What rules you out
  • A medical history of medical or psychiatric disease
  • any allergy to food or medication
  • weekly ethanol intake of more than 3 units/day or more than 21 units/week in women and 5 units/day and 35 units/week in men
  • pregnancy or lactation
  • women of childbearing potential (defined as all women who are not surgically sterile or postmenopausal for at least 1 year prior to informed consent) must have a negative urine pregnancy test prior to enrolment and must agree to use a medically acceptable means of contraception from screening through at least 1 month after the last dose of study drug
  • participation in an investigational drug trial in the 3 months before the current study
  • illicit drug use in the 30 days before the current study
  • a positive drug urine dipstick on the screening or study days

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Questions & answers

Do participants get paid in this trial?

This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.

Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?

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How long does this study last?

The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.

Who can join this trial?

This study is enrolling all sexes, 18-64 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from EU CTIS; the study team decides eligibility.