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Dexmedetomidinine in the Prevention of Postoperative Delirium in the Intensive Care Unit After Cardiac Surgery
Sponsor: University of Novi Sad
Summary
This is a prospective, randomized, single blinded, controlled clinical trial designed to compare the clinical effects of sedation with dexmedetomidine versus propofol in patients undergoing cardiac surgery.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
200
Start Date
2022-03-01
Completion Date
2025-06
Last Updated
2024-12-04
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Dexmedetomidine
Upon arrival to the intensive care unit after open heart surgery, the patients will be sedated with continuous dexmedetomidine infusion in doses 0.2-0.7 mcg/kg/h.
Propofol
Upon arrival to the intensive care unit after open heart surgery, the patients will be sedated with continuous propofol infusion in doses 1-2 mg/kg/h.
Locations (1)
Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases of Vojvodina
Kamenitz, Serbia