Morphine Gel for Bedsores

Completed · Phase 1/Phase 2

Conditions studied: Decubitus Ulcer

In brief

This study tests the effectiveness of a morphine-containing gel for reducing pain caused by pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores or pressure sores. We will apply the gel containing morphine, or the gel alone, directly onto painful pressure ulcers and compare the results.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00007254

Run by

University of Kansas

People needed

75

Starts

2000-03-01

Expected to finish

2003-02-01

Last updated by the study team

2013-05-20

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Presence of a Stage II pressure ulcer.
• Pressure ulcer must be painful.
• Primary Care physician must approve participation.
• Thinking ability must be clear and intact.
• Willing to change pain medication to oxycodone.

You may not qualify if…

• Allergy to morphine, oxycodone or intrasite gel.
• Use of codeine- or morphine-containing medications.
• Use of pain medications for anything other than the pressure ulcer.

Where it is running

• The University of Kansas Medical Center — Kansas City, Kansas, United States
• Kindred Hospital — Kansas City, Missouri, United States

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