Ketamine for sedation in the ICU
Treatments studied
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests if ketamine is a better sedative than other medicines for patients on a breathing machine in the ICU. If you are currently sedated but not with ketamine, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older and in the intensive care unit (ICU)
- You are on a breathing machine (ventilator) and will likely need it for more than a day
- You have been on the breathing machine for less than 3 days
- You are currently receiving a steady sedative medicine (not ketamine) through an IV
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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