Can a respiratory stimulant help ventilator patients wean off faster?
Symptom relief
Not yet recruiting
This study tests whether doxapram, a drug that stimulates breathing, can help adults on mechanical ventilation transition to breathing on their own. Sixty ICU patients ready to wean will receive either doxapram or a placebo during a breathing trial. Researchers will measure diaph…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Kasr El Aini Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC