Use of Ketamine Associate With an Opioid for Sedation in ICU

Brief 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.

Intervention / Treatment

  • Drug: Rémifentamil + KETAMINE
  • Drug: Ketamine

Condition or Disease

  • Sedation for Mechanical Ventilation

Phase

Study Design

Study type: Interventional
Status: Completed
Study results: No Results Available
Age: 18 Years and older   (Adult, Older Adult)
Enrollment: 164 ()
Funded by: Other

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Clinical Trial Dates

Start date: Oct 11, 2020
Primary Completion: Aug 12, 2020
Completion Date: Aug 12, 2020
Study First Posted: Mar 22, 2012
Results First Posted: Aug 31, 2020
Last Updated: Jan 14, 2013

Sponsors / Collaborators

Lead Sponsor: N/A
Responsible Party: N/A

All consecutive mechanically ventilated patients admitted in the intensive care unit (ICU)will be randomized to receive an infusion of 0.15 mg/kg/h of kétamine or placebo. Nurses and physicians will be blinded of the allocation arm. The infusion of ketamine will be stopped as soon as remifentanil will be discontinued by the physician.

Eligibility Criteria

Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18

More Details

NCT Number: NCT01560390
Acronym: KetaRea
Other IDs: CHU-0108
Study URL: https://ClinicalTrials.gov/show/NCT01560390
Last updated: Jun 17, 2022