New treatment option for Mechanical Ventilation
Official title Analgesia-First Sedation in Trauma Patients
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05751863
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The study's aim is to ascertain the best approach for providing sedation and pain management for patients who have sustained trauma and are requiring respiratory support from a mechanical ventilator. The common approach to patients who need mechanical ventilation is to provide continuous drips of sedatives and pain medicine and awaken the patient once a day to check the brain functions.
- You might receive a placebo (an inactive treatment) instead of the study drug, decided by chance. You may not know which one you got.
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Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- ≥ 18 years of age
- Mechanically ventilated with an expected duration of MV ≥ 48h
- Initiated continuous sedative/analgesic infusions by the ICU team
- Patient is a candidate for MV weaning
You likely can't join if
- Admission after resuscitation from cardiac arrest
- Significant neurological deficit due to a chronic disorder
- History of alcohol dependence and/or other illicit drug abuse
- Prior administration of continuous sedative/analgesic from a transferring institution
- Patient receiving neuromuscular blocking agents
- Allergy to midazolam, lorazepam, and/or propofol
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Long Beach, California, United States
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
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Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
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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 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Long Beach, California, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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