Status:

COMPLETED

Dexmedotomidine for Acute Pain Control in Patients With Multiple Rib FracturesRandomized Controlled Trial

Lead Sponsor:

University of California, Irvine

Conditions:

Rib Fractures

Pain, Acute

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

Blunt chest trauma is the second most common form of unintentional trauma in the US and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Thoracic injuries are the third most common cause of dea...

Detailed Description

This is a prospective, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial. Patients will be identified as they present to the trauma bay and meet eligibility criteria. Following informed consent pat...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Blunt trauma patients
  • \> 3 rib fractures
  • Admission to the ICU

Exclusion

  • Exclusion criteria:
  • Younger than 18
  • Pregnant
  • Prisoners
  • History of adverse reaction to dexmedetomidine
  • GCS \< 14
  • Acute CHF exacerbation
  • Bradycardia or heart block (HR \<55)
  • Hypotension (SBP \< 90mmHg or MAP \< 65mmHg)
  • Current opioid use (\>30mg OME/day)
  • Inability to communicate with staff (dementia)
  • Cirrhosis or chronic liver dysfunction (Child Pugh class C)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 12 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 21 2023

Estimated Enrollment :

41 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05321121

Start Date

November 12 2021

End Date

October 21 2023

Last Update

April 22 2024

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University of California, Irvine

Orange, California, United States, 92868