Effect of Remimazolam Sedation on Outcomes of Mechanically Ventilated Patients in the ICU

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phasePhase 3
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorSoutheast University, China

About this trial

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of remimazolam sedation on outcomes of mechanically ventilated ICU patients through a single-center, prospective, randomized controlled, pilot study.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Age ≥ 18 years;

Endotracheal intubation and mechanical ventilation for 24-96 hours before enrollment Expected need for continued invasive ventilation and sedation for at least 24 hours;

Target sedation depth on the Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) between 0 and -3;

Informed consent obtained from the patient's family

Disqualifiers

Body mass index (BMI) > 30 kg/m²

Severe central nervous system disease (e.g., acute stroke, uncontrolled seizures, or severe dementia) or any other condition that precludes RASS assessment

Mean arterial pressure (MAP) < 55 mmHg despite intravenous fluid resuscitation and vasopressors

Heart rate < 50 beats per minute, or second-degree or third-degree atrioventricular block in the absence of a pacemaker

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Remimazolam
  • propofol

Treatment groups

80 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators