New sedative could save young brains from ICU delirium

NCT ID NCT04801589

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study compares two sedative drugs in 372 infants and children (up to age 11) who need breathing machines in the ICU. The goal is to see if one drug (dexmedetomidine) causes less delirium and brain problems than the standard drug (midazolam). Delirium is common in these children and can lead to longer hospital stays and lasting thinking or memory issues.

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  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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    Nashville, Tennessee, 37232, United States

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