Clinical trials: Sedation in the ICU

Continuous Sedation in Initially Sedated Adults in ICU

Dexmedetomidine Versus Propofol for Continuous Sedation in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

• Completed
• Age: 18 years and older
• Phase 3
• Injection or infusion

Patients in the ICU who need help with their breathing are put onto a machine called a ventilator and are also given a medicine, called a sedative, which helps them to sleep and makes them more comfortable.

Trial name

Prodex (NCT00479661)

Testing

Dexmedetomidine, Propofol

Where

40 sites in Belgium, Finland and 5 more

Volunteers

500 people

Sponsor

Orion Corporation, Orion Pharma