Dexmedetomidine for reducing agitation after severe brain injury
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether a drug called dexmedetomidine (a sedative) can help calm patients with severe brain injury who are on a breathing machine in the intensive care unit. If you or your loved one is in this situation, this treatment might reduce agitation and improve recovery.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You have a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury, confirmed by a doctor.
- You are currently on a breathing machine (ventilator).
- You are expected to stay in the intensive care unit for at least 48 hours.
- You are not at high risk of dying soon, and you are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
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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