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Pilot Study Evaluating Stress Response and Immune Function in Mechanically Ventilated Patients With Alcohol Use Disorders Treated With Propofol or Midazolam

Phase 4
Withdrawn
Conditions
Respiration, Artificial
Alcoholism
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT00871039
Lead Sponsor
Virginia Commonwealth University
Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of the sedatives propofol and midazolam on stress response and immune function in critically ill patients with alcohol use disorders who are undergoing mechanical ventilation.

Detailed Description

No detailed description

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
WITHDRAWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
  • Diagnosis of alcohol use disorders
  • Need for invasive mechanical ventilation
  • Need for continuous intravenous infusion of sedative(s)
Exclusion Criteria
  • Age < 18 years
  • Pregnant women
  • Prisoners
  • Receiving propofol prior to randomization
  • Patient experiencing active alcohol withdrawal
  • Immunosuppression
  • Shock
  • Attending physician does not feel patient is candidate to receive either propofol or midazolam
  • Patient has contraindication(s) to receiving either propofol or midazolam
  • Inability to enroll patient within 96 hours after initiation of mechanical ventilation
  • Transfer from another intensive care unit

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
PropofolPropofolPatients to be sedated for up to 72 hours with study drug propofol
MidazolamMidazolamPatients to be sedated for up to 72 hours with study drug midazolam
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Stress response and immune function.6 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center (formerly known as Medical College of Virginia)

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Richmond, Virginia, United States

Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center

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Richmond, Virginia, United States

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