Blood filter to remove drugs in overdoses
This trial tests a blood-filtering device (hemadsorption) to help remove drugs from the body faster in people who are in the ICU after an overdose of certain sedatives or antidepressants, especially if they have liver or kidney problems.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You are in the intensive care unit (ICU) after an overdose
- Your consciousness is very low or you needed a reversing medicine 8 hours after arriving at the hospital
- You overdosed on a benzodiazepine (like Valium) or a tricyclic antidepressant (like amitriptyline)
- You have severe liver or kidney disease that makes it harder for your body to clear the drug
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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