Can a calming drug keep critically ill patients off ventilators?

NCT ID NCT06259565

First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study tests whether a sedative called dexmedetomidine can help critically ill adults tolerate non-invasive ventilation (a mask that helps them breathe) and avoid needing a breathing tube or dying. About 846 patients with acute respiratory failure will receive either the drug or a placebo. The goal is to see if the drug reduces the risk of treatment failure.

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  • Brockville General Hospital

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    Brockville, Ontario, K6V 1S8, Canada

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  • Fraser Health Authority

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    Surrey, British Columbia, V3T 0H1, Canada

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  • Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre

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    Hamilton, Ontario, L8V 1C3, Canada

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  • North York General Hospital

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    Toronto, Ontario, M2K 1E1, Canada

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  • Sinai Health System

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    Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X5, Canada

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  • St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

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    Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 4A6, Canada

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