Which sedation method is best for kids on ventilators? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT07438834
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at two ways to sedate children aged 5-10 who are on breathing machines for pneumonia. One method gives sedation continuously, the other pauses it daily. Researchers will measure comfort levels to see which approach works better. The goal is to improve care and recovery for these young patients.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 96 people
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- Expected to start
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Mar 2026
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- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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5 to 10 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: Diagnosed with pneumonia Requiring mechanical ventilation for at least 48 hours Requiring sedation with intravenous Midazolam Written informed consent obtained from parent or legal guardian Exclusion Criteria: Pre-existing neurological impairment (e.g., traumatic brain injury, stroke, cerebral palsy) that may interfere with comfort assessment Presence of central nervous system symptoms affecting sedation evaluation Contraindication to Midazolam (e.g., hypersensitivity, severe hypotension, significant hepatic dysfunction) Receiving multiple sedative agents in addition to Midazolam Refusal of parental or guardian consent
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