Can a sedative drug shorten ICU delirium?
NCT ID NCT03317067
First seen May 14, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a drug called dexmedetomidine can reduce how long ICU patients feel agitated and confused (delirium). The study included 168 adults in the ICU who were not on breathing machines. Researchers measured how long agitation and delirium lasted, and whether patients later needed a breathing tube.
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CHU Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France
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