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Age ≥ 18 years old\n2. Presenting to the ED with acute MSK pain of ≤ 48 hours duration at triage\n3. Verbal numerical rating scale pain intensity at triage of ≥ 4 on a 0-10 scale\n4. Triaged to the ambulatory section of the ED\n5. Able to communicate in French or English\n\nExclusion Criteria:\n\n1. Usage of Vit C supplements in the last week\n2. Active cancer\n3. Treated with opioids for any pain within 24 hours prior to recruitment\n4. Treatment for chronic pain\n5. Unable to fill out a pain intensity diary or unavailable for follow-up\n6. Allergy to milk (lactose in the placebo) or Vit C\n7. Treated with cyclosporine or warfarin\n8. Pre-existing oxalate nephropathy, liver cirrhosis or hemochromatosis\n9. Hospitalized after clinician evaluation","ALL","18 Years",{"count":129,"type":130},204,"ESTIMATED","INTERVENTIONAL",[133],"NA","Musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries such as sprains, strains, bruises, and fractures are among the most common reasons people visit the emergency department. 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However, no study has tested whether vitamin C can help people with recent MSK injuries treated in the emergency department.\n\nThe VICAMED study aims to answer this question. Adults arriving with an MSK injury that occurred within the past 48 hours can participate if they have at least moderate pain. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either vitamin C or a placebo. The first dose is given in the emergency department, followed by twice daily capsules for three days. Pain is measured using a simple 0-100 scale, recorded in an electronic or paper diary. A follow-up on day six helps the research team understand each participant's recovery, medication use, and overall experience.\n\nVitamin C is inexpensive, widely available, and very safe at the doses used in this study. 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