Comparing two sedation methods for a lung airway exam
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding ketorolac (a pain reliever) to midazolam (a calming medicine) is better than midazolam alone for comfort during a flexible bronchoscopy (a camera tube placed in the lung airways). It aims to find a safer and more comfortable sedation approach.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You are scheduled for a flexible bronchoscopy (a lung airway exam with a camera).
- Your physical health status is rated as I, II, or III by the anesthesiologist (generally healthy to moderate illness).
- You are able to give written informed consent to join the study.
- You do not have a history of bronchial asthma or breathing problems triggered by NSAID pain relievers (like ibuprofen or aspirin).
- You are not allergic to midazolam or NSAIDs (including ketorolac).
- You do not have a bleeding disorder, low platelet count, active stomach ulcer, severe kidney or liver disease.
- You do not take strong pain medicines (opioids) or sedatives (benzodiazepines) regularly.
- Your heart and lungs are stable (no respiratory failure or need for high-flow oxygen).
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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