New drug cocktail may help ICU patients get better sleep
NCT ID NCT05718024
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether giving a combination of two sedative drugs (dexmedetomidine and esketamine) at night can improve sleep quality for ICU patients who need a breathing tube or high-flow oxygen mask. The trial involved 174 adults aged 50 and older after surgery. Researchers measured sleep stages using brain wave monitoring to see if the drug combo helped patients spend more time in restorative sleep.
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Peking University First Hospital
Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100034, China
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