Can a sedative stop deadly heart storms?
NCT ID NCT06281977
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a sedative called dexmedetomidine can help people in the ICU who have a life-threatening heart rhythm problem called electrical storm. About 192 adults will receive either the sedative or a placebo for 2-3 days. The goal is to see if it reduces deaths and further dangerous heart episodes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Clinic
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGRochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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University of Ottawa Heart Institute
RECRUITINGOttawa, Ontario, K1Y 4W7, Canada
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