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Remifentanil and Propofol Versus Fentanyl and Midazolam for Sedation During Therapeutic Hypothermia. A Randomised, Controlled Trial

Information source: Norwegian University of Science and Technology
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Condition(s) targeted: Hypothermia

Intervention: remifentanil and propofol (Drug); fentanyl and midazolam (Drug)

Phase: Phase 4

Status: Completed

Sponsored by: Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s):
Pål Klepstad, MD, PhD, Study Director, Affiliation: NTNU

Summary

The aim of this study is to increase knowledge about drug properties and effects during therapeutic hypothermia. The primary end point of this study is the time from termination of sedation to extubation in patients treated with therapeutic hypothermia, after treatment with the combination remifentanil and propofol versus that of fentanyl and midazolam.

Clinical Details

Official title: Remifentanil and Propofol Versus Fentanyl and Midazolam for Sedation During Therapeutic Hypothermia. A Randomised, Controlled Trial

Study design: Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Supportive Care

Primary outcome: time from termination of sedation to extubation in patients treated with therapeutic hypothermia, after treatment with the combination remifentanil and propofol versus that of fentanyl and midazolam.

Eligibility

Minimum age: 18 Years. Maximum age: N/A. Gender(s): Both.

Criteria:

Inclusion Criteria:

- Treatment with therapeutic hypothermia following cardiac arrest (33-34°C) and

analgesia/sedation required

- Patients must be 18 years or older

- Inclusion must be approved by the attending physician

Exclusion Criteria:

- Pregnant women

- Cardiovascular unstable patients in a deteriorating circulatory status which require

multiple other therapeutic measures that makes participation practically impossible

- Liver or renal failure defined as sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA)-score 3

or 4

- History of drug allergies, or contraindications for the study drugs

- Patients using a scheduled dose of any of the study drugs.

- Patients with a known substance abuse of opioids or benzodiazepines

Locations and Contacts

Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Rogaland 4068, Norway

St. Olavs Hospital, Trondheim, Sør-Trøndelag 7006, Norway

Additional Information

Starting date: April 2008
Last updated: April 25, 2012

Page last updated: August 23, 2015

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