drugset / Trial / NCT07377981

Safety and Efficacy of Esketamine - Dexmedetomidine Combination Versus Dexmedetomidine Monotherapy for Hyperactive Delirium in ICU Patients on Non-Invasive Respiratory Support (SEED-NIRS Trial): Study Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Trial

NCT07377981

Phase 4 Not yet recruiting 388 enrolled The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University
RandomizedParallel-groupDouble-blindTreatment

Summary

This investigator-initiated, randomized, controlled, single-blind, superiority trial aims to assess the efficacy and safety of esketamine combined with dexmedetomidine for the management of agitation or delirium in intensive care unit (ICU) patients receiving non-invasive respiratory support. The primary endpoint is a clinically prioritized hierarchical composite endpoint within 28 days, including intubation or tracheostomy, delirium duration, and agitation duration.

Timeline

Start
2026-08-01
Primary completion
2029-01-01
Completion
2029-01-01

Drugs

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
Comparator Dexmedetomidine Other / unclassified 0.2 ug/kg
Comparator Dexmedetomidine Other / unclassified 0.5 ug/kg
Subject Esketamine Other / unclassified 0.125 mg/kg
Subject Esketamine Other / unclassified 0.2 mg/kg

Indications

No indication recorded.