Improved ICU Outcomes With Protocolized Management of Analgesia, Sedation and Delirium

Comparison of no Protocol vs Protocolized Approach to Pain, Sedation and Delirium Management in the ICU

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT00506649

Enrollment

1214

Registered

2007-07-25

Start date

2003-08-31

Completion date

2005-11-30

Last updated

2007-07-25

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Conditions

Critical Care

Keywords

protocol, analgesia, sedation, delirium, coma

Brief summary

To assess pain, agitation, and delirium experienced by critically ill patients daily and evaluate the impact of a protocol; to compare the incidence of coma and delirium, length of stay, mortality and costs of care between pre- and post-protocol groups.

Interventions

OTHERprotocol

management protocols of non-pharmacological strategies and individualized titration of analgesics, sedatives, and anti-psychotics based on observed scores to manage sedation, analgesia and delirium.

Study design

Observational model

DEFINED_POPULATION

Time perspective

OTHER

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* All adult patients admitted to ICU

Exclusion criteria

* Repeat admission within the same hospitalisation; moribund patients

Countries

Canada

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026