Dexmedetomidine Versus Propofol for Prolonged Sedation in Critically Ill Trauma and Surgical Patients

NCT02548923 Phase 4 COMPLETED

The purpose of this study is to assess the efficacy of dexmedetomidine versus propofol for prolonged sedation in trauma and surgical patients.

Details

Lead sponsor	University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
Phase	Phase 4
Status	COMPLETED
Enrolment	57
Start date	2014-11
Completion	2015-04

Conditions

• Delirium

Interventions

• Dexmedetomidine

Primary outcomes

• Duration of Mechanical Ventilation — ICU stay
  An average of 10 days

Countries

United States