No sedation vs. daily sedation breaks for COPD patients on a ventilator
Part of Brain & nervous system, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial compares not using sedation at all versus daily breaks in sedation for people with COPD who are on a breathing machine (ventilator) in the intensive care unit. It aims to see if one approach leads to better outcomes, such as shorter time on the ventilator.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- You must have COPD that has gotten worse and need a breathing machine (ventilator) in the ICU.
- You must not be allergic to the sedative used in the study.
- You must not have serious kidney or liver problems.
- You must not have a known or suspected psychiatric or brain condition.
- You must not be pregnant.
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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