Early sedation for older patients on breathing machines
Treatments studied
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests an early sedation medicine called dexmedetomidine in patients 65 and older who need a breathing tube. It may help reduce confusion and time on the machine compared to usual care.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older.
- You need a breathing tube and a ventilator in the intensive care unit.
- Your doctors expect you to stay on the breathing machine for at least another day.
- You need ongoing sedation for comfort and safety.
- You have not been on the breathing machine for more than 18 hours yet.
- You do not have a major brain injury, spinal cord injury, burns, or drug overdose.
- Your blood pressure and heart rate are stable enough for this medicine.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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