drugset / Trial / NCT01560390
Use of Ketamine Associate With an Opioid for Sedation in ICU
RandomizedParallel-groupDouble-blindTreatment
Summary
The aim of the study is to evaluate the impact of ketamine associated to an opioid for sedation of mechanically ventilated critically ill patients versus placebo. Sedation will be drive by nurses according to an algorithm. The investigators will evaluate the quantity of opioates used in each arm and the safety of ketamine.
Timeline
- Start
- 2011-10
- Primary completion
- 2012-08
- Completion
- 2012-08
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Ketamine | Small molecule | 0.15 mg/kg | Other |
| Background | Remifentanil | Small molecule | — | — |
Indications
No indication recorded.