New sedation cocktail may protect elderly hearts during ICU breathing support
NCT ID NCT07530146
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 6 times
Summary
This study compares two sedation methods for elderly ICU patients (65+) who need a breathing tube. One group gets a mix of propofol and ketamine, the other gets propofol alone. The goal is to see which causes fewer dangerous drops in blood pressure. The trial involves 41 participants with heart conditions and infections like sepsis or pneumonia.
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Kasr Al Aini Hospital
RECRUITINGCairo, Egypt
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