Which sedative is safer for ICU intubation? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT06750939
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study observes 128 critically ill ICU patients to see how two common sedatives—propofol and ketamine—affect the risk of severe drops in blood pressure or cardiac arrest during emergency intubation. Propofol can lower blood pressure, while ketamine may help maintain stability. The goal is to provide clearer guidance for doctors choosing induction agents in high-risk situations.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors choose safer drugs for emergency intubation in critically ill patients, potentially reducing life-threatening drops in blood pressure or cardiac arrest.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a controlled trial, so it can show associations but not prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all ICU settings or patient types.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 128 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2024
- Expected to finish
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Nov 2025
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) who undergo endotracheal intubation during their ICU stay will be included.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged over 18 years * Patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) who undergo endotracheal intubation during their ICU stay will be included. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who did not provide consent to participate in the study * Patients intubated due to cardiac arrest * Patients intubated outside the intensive care unit
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Conditions
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The places running it
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kocaeli City Hospital
RECRUITINGKöseköy, Kocaeli, 41060, Turkey (Türkiye)
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