A Multicomponent Intervention Program to Prevent and Reduce ICU Agitation and Physical Restraint Use

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Agitation,Psychomotor
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
480 (estimated)
Sponsor
Radboud University Medical Center · Other
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About This Trial
Despite deleterious effects, physical restraints are still commonly used in (expected to become) agitated patients in Dutch ICUs (20-25%). This study aims to determine the effectiveness of a person-centered multicomponent intervention (MCI) program consisting of non-pharmacological interventions combined with goal directed light sedation using dexmedetomidine compared to the old standard of care i…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion criteria: * Adult ICU patients (aged ≥18) with an expected ICU stay of \>24 hours * Patients who are (expected to become) agitated within the first 14 days of their ICU admission Exclusion criteria: * Contra indication for dexmedetomidine use (i.e., AV-block grade 2 or 3 unless a pacema…
Contacts

Rens Kooken, MSc

+31 24 361 6735

rens.kooken@radboudumc.nl

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Bram Tilburgs, PhD

+31 24 361 4996

bram.tilburgs@radboudumc.nl

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