Nasal spray could quickly calm anxiety in End-of-Life patients

NCT ID NCT06330584

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a midazolam nasal spray can quickly reduce acute anxiety in adults receiving palliative care. Participants will receive one of two doses of midazolam or a placebo spray. The main goal is to see if anxiety levels drop within 30 minutes, while also checking safety and how the drug moves through the body.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

midazolam nasal spray

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a fast, needle-free way to calm severe anxiety in people receiving end-of-life care.

What could go wrong

This is a very small early pilot study with only 36 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Midazolam can cause drowsiness or breathing problems, especially in frail patients.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Inselspital, Universitätsspital Bern

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Bern, 3010, Switzerland

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  • Kompetenzzentrum Palliative Care, Universitätsspital Zürich

    RECRUITING

    Zurich, 8091, Switzerland

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  • Palliativzentrum Bethesda Spital

    RECRUITING

    Basel, Canton of Basel-City, 4052, Switzerland

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  • Universitäres Zentrum für Palliative Care (UZP)

    RECRUITING

    Bern, Switzerland

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  • Zentrum für Palliative Care, Stadtspital Zürich

    RECRUITING

    Zurich, 8037, Switzerland

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