Dexmedetomidine for sedation in children on breathing machines
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a sedative medication called dexmedetomidine can reduce confusion and delirium in children who need mechanical ventilation (breathing machines) in the intensive care unit. Researchers want to see if it works better and safer than standard sedatives.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 1 month and 17 years old
- Child needs mechanical ventilation for at least 12 hours
- Family has French social security coverage
- Parents or legal guardians consent to the study
- Child has received less than 6 hours of benzodiazepine sedatives before enrollment
- The intensive care unit uses computerized prescription software
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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