New drug combo may cut opioid use in ventilated ICU patients
NCT ID NCT05071352
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study tested whether adding a painkiller called nefopam to standard care could reduce the amount of strong opioids needed for sedating critically ill patients on breathing machines. 60 adults participated in a double-blind trial. The goal was to see if nefopam could help patients stay calm and comfortable with fewer opioids.
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Cairo University Hospitals (Kasr Alainy)
Cairo, Egypt
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