Patients take control: Self-Sedation may ease anxiety in the ICU
NCT ID NCT02819141
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study tested whether critically ill patients on breathing machines could safely control their own anxiety medication (dexmedetomidine) instead of having a nurse give it. 161 adults in the ICU were randomly assigned to either self-manage their sedation or receive standard nurse-administered care. The goal was to see if self-management reduced anxiety, time on the ventilator, and confusion.
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Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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School of Medicine, University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
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