Inhaled sedatives may cut drug doses for ventilated kids

NCT ID NCT05064592

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study reviewed medical records of 50 children on breathing machines to see if inhaled sedatives (halogenated gases) could reduce the need for other sedative drugs. The goal was to see if these gases help lower doses of medications like midazolam and morphine. The study is complete and provides insights for future care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: halogenated gases (inhaled sedatives)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could help doctors use lower doses of other sedatives in children on ventilators, potentially reducing side effects.
What could go wrong: This is a small, retrospective study (looking back at records) with only 50 patients. It cannot prove cause and effect, and results may not apply to all children.

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MECHANICAL VENTILATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hôpital Armand Trousseau

Paris, 75012, France
Hôpital Bicêtre

Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, 94270, France

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