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Propofol vs midazolam for sedation in acutely ill mechanically ventilated children

Propofol vs midazolam for sedation in acutely ill mechanically ventilated children (PROPOSE): A randomized controlled trial - PROPOSE

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/06/088569
Enrollment
292
Registered
2025-06-10
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-06-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: J00-J99- Diseases of the respiratory system

Interventions

Intervention1: Propofol: After an initial propofol bolus of 1mg/kg to achieve steady-state plasma concentration, children will be started on propofol at 1 mg/kg/hr, using a peripheral or a central ven

Sponsors

Post graduate institute of medical education and research
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Acutely ill children mechanically ventilated in PICU and expected to remain ventilated for at least 12 hours after enrolment

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children on infusion of sedative drugs for more than 12 hours Significant hemodynamic instability (Vasoactive inotropic score more than 40) and not stabilized after appropriate intravenous volume replacement and vasoactives Primary cardiogenic shock Known pre existing neuromuscular or mitochondrial disorder Conditions requiring midazolam infusion like status epilepticus, status dystonicus, tetanus, etc Pancreatitis Post cardiac arrest state Raised intracranial pressure Profound encephalopathy due to the primary disease which can hinder assessment of level of sedation

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Percentage of time spent in the targeted sedation level in the first 72 hours after randomizationTimepoint: Till 72 hours after randomization

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Need for top-up doses of midazolam, propofol, fentanyl, and vecuroniumTimepoint: Till 72 hours after randomization;28 day ventilator free daysTimepoint: Till 28 days after randomization;Length of PICU and hospital stayTimepoint: From randomization till the time of discharge from PICU or hospital;28 day mortalityTimepoint: Till 28 days after randomization;Treatment failure rateTimepoint: Till 72 hours after randomization;Incidence of extubation failureTimepoint: Till 28 days after randomization;Incidence of adverse events related to sedationTimepoint: Till 72 hours after randomization;Incidence of occurrence of iatrogenic withdrawal syndrome and ICU deliriumTimepoint: Till 28 days after randomization

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Jayashree M

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research

mjshree@hotmail.com9815594343

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026