Precision sedation in the ICU
This trial tests a precise way to manage sedation for intensive care patients who need it for more than 24 hours. It aims to improve recovery and reduce side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are currently in the intensive care unit (ICU)
- Your doctors expect you will need sedation for more than 24 hours
- You are not in the ICU for end-of-life (palliative) care
- You do not have any limits on care, such as a decision not to use a breathing machine
- It is safe for your sedation to be stopped briefly each day
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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