Sedation may ease risky lung exam in breathless patients
NCT ID NCT00741949
First seen Jun 02, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tested whether giving propofol sedation during a lung exam (bronchoscopy) under noninvasive ventilation helps patients with severe breathing failure stay more comfortable and maintain oxygen levels. Forty-six adults with acute respiratory failure needing a diagnostic lung exam took part. Half received propofol sedation, half received a placebo, and researchers measured oxygen saturation, patient comfort, and procedure success.
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Locations
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Centre hospitalier Libourne
Libourne, 33505, France
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University Hospital Bordeaux, Groupe Hospitalier Pellegrin
Bordeaux, 33076, France
What this could mean
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Active substance
Propofol
What this could lead to
If it works, this could make bronchoscopy safer and more comfortable for patients with severe breathing problems, reducing the need for a breathing tube.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed Phase 3 trial with only 46 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Propofol sedation can lower blood pressure or slow breathing, which could be risky in these patients.
Conditions
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