Sedation monitoring after heart surgery in the ICU
Part of Brain & nervous system, Infections, Lungs & breathing, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether using a special brain monitor (BIS) to guide sedation after heart surgery helps with recovery compared to standard care. It is for adults who will be on a breathing machine and sedated for more than 6 hours after their operation.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are having heart surgery (like valve repair, bypass, or aortic surgery) and will go to the intensive care unit (ICU) afterward.
- Your doctor expects you to be on a breathing machine (mechanical ventilation) for more than 6 hours after surgery.
- You will need continuous sedation (medicine to keep you sleepy) while in the ICU.
- You do not have a serious brain condition (like severe dementia or recent stroke).
- 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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