Can patients recall events during ER sedation? a study asks.

NCT ID NCT02200744

First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates how often adults remember events during procedural sedation with propofol in the emergency department, specifically for fracture or joint dislocation reduction. About 250 participants will be asked a questionnaire the day after sedation to check for any recall. The goal is to better understand the incidence of awareness during this common procedure.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
propofol
What this could lead to
If this trial succeeds, it could clarify how often people recall events during propofol sedation, potentially improving sedation protocols and patient comfort in emergency care.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it won't test a new treatment. Results may vary by patient and procedure, and recall is self-reported, which can be unreliable.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bone fracture Emergencies

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de La Réunion

    Saint-Pierre, La Réunion, 97448, France

  • CHU de la Réunion

    Saint-Denis, La Réunion, 97400, France

  • Centre Hospitalier Gabriel Martin

    Saint-Paul, La Réunion, 97460, France

  • Groupe Hospitalier Est Réunion

    Saint-Benoît, La Réunion, 97470, France