Can a sedative be safer for ICU patients with kidney issues?

NCT ID NCT06153498

First seen Aug 10, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial investigates how the sedative remimazolam is processed in the bodies of ICU patients with impaired kidney function who need mechanical ventilation. It compares drug levels and safety between patients with normal and reduced kidney function. The goal is to understand if dosing adjustments are needed to achieve safe and effective sedation in this vulnerable group.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
remimazolam besylate (an intravenous sedative)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors choose safer sedation doses for ICU patients with kidney problems, reducing risks during mechanical ventilation.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study (36 patients) focused on drug levels and safety, not on proving clinical benefit. Kidney impairment may alter drug effects unpredictably, and results may not apply to all ICU patients.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Wuhan Union Hospital

    Wuhan, Hubei, 430022, China

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