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Comparison of an Inhaled Sedation Strategy to an Intravenous Sedation Strategy in Intensive Care Unit Patients Treated With Invasive Mechanical Ventilation

Comparison of an Inhaled Sedation Strategy to an Intravenous Sedation Strategy in Intensive Care Unit Patients Treated With Invasive Mechanical Ventilation : INASED Study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04341350
Acronym
INASED
Enrollment
250
Registered
2020-04-10
Start date
2020-08-06
Completion date
2026-09-02
Last updated
2026-06-16

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Conditions

Prevention of Delirium

Brief summary

The objective of the study is to determine the impact on the frequency of occurrence of delirium of an early inhaled sedation strategy (from induction in rapid sequence if intubation in intensive care, or from admission if intubated in pre -hospital) by Isoflurane using an ANACONDA ™ type system, compared to a conventional intravenous sedation strategy.

Detailed description

Sedation-analgesia is used in most patients treated with mechanical ventilation (MV). The usual benzodiazepine and morphine sedation reduces pain and anxiety and allows tolerance of invasive procedures in intensive care. These molecules, used as part of the sedation titration protocol or the daily sedation stop protocol, have improved patient outcomes. Although necessary, these drugs, by mechanisms still uncertain, would promote the occurrence of resuscitation delirium. Delirium itself responsible for worsening morbidity and mortality (increase in the duration of MV, increase in the length of hospital stay, discussed increase in mortality, long-term cognitive sequelae). This finding favored the use of new drugs in the sedation strategies of patients on MV. Dexmedetomidine has for example reduced the number of days of delirium, the number of days of coma and even mortality in septic patients. Its large-scale use has however been questioned by a recent study. Halogenated gases have been used for a long time in anesthesia. Their pharmacodynamics, their positive and adverse effects, their therapeutic margins are well known. Thanks to technical innovations they can be used on resuscitation respirators. Several studies on targeted populations have shown the feasibility and the benefits of this use, in particular, the absence of accumulation, the absence of tachyphylaxis, the broad therapeutic range, the small interindividual variation, the rapidity of efficacy and the speed of awakening. Safety in use for the staff in charge of the patient is established. In addition, their potential neuroprotective effect would make it an anesthetic of choice in the prevention of resuscitation delirium.

Interventions

DRUGPropofol + analgesic drug

sedation according to a written, standardized Nurse management protocol using at least one sedative drug (propofol) and one analgesic drug. It uses the nurse driven analgesia protocol of each ward involved in the study. It uses a pain assessment score (BPS, VICOMORE, FLACC), local or regional anesthesia, non-opioïd adjuncts (acetaminophen, NSAIDs, nefopam), opioïds (per os opioïds, bolus of sufentanyl followed by continuous infusion if necessary, continuous infusion of remifentanyl

DRUGIsoflurane + analgesic drug

sedation by inhalation of halogenated gas (Isoflurane) delivered by the Anesthetic-Conserving Device (ACD) system ANACONDA ™ associated with the administration of a analgesic drug. It uses the nurse driven analgesia protocol of each ward involved in the study. It uses a pain assessment score (BPS, VICOMORE, FLACC), local or regional anesthesia, non-opioïd adjuncts (acetaminophen, NSAIDs, nefopam), opioïds (per os opioïds, bolus of sufentanyl followed by continuous infusion if necessary, continuous infusion of remifentanyl.

Sponsors

University Hospital, Brest
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Caregiver)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Patient aged 18 and over * Patient requiring mechanical ventilation for at least 24 hours * The patient requires continuous and immediate sedation for more comfort, safety and to facilitate the administration of survival measures. * Consent obtained from patient or relative

Exclusion criteria

Patient hospitalized for the following reasons for admission: * Cardiac arrest * State of refractory epilepticus * Head trauma * Stroke * Hearing, visual or aphasia disorders before inclusion making it impossible to take the CAM-ICU * Sedation started more than 24 hours ago * Impairment of cognitive functions and / or dementia * Contraindication to halogenated gases (personal or family history of malignant hyperthermia, acute or chronic neuromuscular disease, hepatocellular insufficiency with PT \<30%) * Severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) (Berlin criteria: PaO2 / FiO2 \<100 after ventilatory optimisation)) * PaCO2 at inclusion\> 50 mmHg after ventilatory optimisation * Patient for whom a procedure of "limitation of active therapies" is envisaged at inclusion * Patient under guardianship or curatorship * Minor patient * Pregnant or breastfeeding woman * Patient not affiliated to the social security scheme

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Occurrence of a delirium in intensive care28 daysOccurrence of delirium in intensive care will be observed (yes / no)

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Mortality in intensive careThrouh exit from the intensive care unit, an average of 28 daysMortality in intensive care will be observed
Mortality at day 2828 daysMortality at day 28 will be observed
Hospital cost per patientThrough study completion, an average of 1 year.The average cost of hospitalization for each patient will be calculated taking into account their length of hospital stay, examinations carried out and medical treatment taken.
Number of days with vasopressors or inotropic agentsThrouh exit from the intensive care unit, an average of 28 daysNumber of days with vasopressors or inotropic agents will be observed
Number of days with sedationThrouh exit from the intensive care unit, an average of 28 daysNumber of days with sedation will be observed
Cumulative dose anesthetics drugsThrouh exit from the intensive care unit, an average of 28 daysCumulative dose anesthetics drugs will be observed
Duration of anesthetics drugsThrouh exit from the intensive care unit, an average of 28 daysDuration of anesthetics drugs will be observed
Maximum dose of vasopressors or inotropic agentsThrouh exit from the intensive care unit, an average of 28 daysMaximum dose of vasopressors or inotropic agents will be observed
Ventilation free days at 28 days following randomisation28 daysVentilation free days at 28 days following randomisation will be observed
Incidence of delirium28 daysIncidence of delirium will be observed
Duration of delirium28 daysDuration of delirium will be observed
Length of ICU stayThrouh exit from the intensive care unit, an average of 28 daysLength of ICU stay will be calculated
Requirement of patients physical restraintsThrouh exit from the intensive care unit, an average of 28 daysRequirement of physical restraints, of patients with unplanned extubation, unplanned catheter, urinary probe or gastric probe removal will be observed
Self aggressive actThrouh exit from the intensive care unit, an average of 28 daysSelf aggressive act will be observed
Hetero-aggressive actThrouh exit from the intensive care unit, an average of 28 daysHetero-aggressive act will be observed
Evaluation of cognitive functionsThrough study completion, an average of 1 year.Cognitive function will be evaluated at discharge, 3- and 12 months using two kinds of score : * Cantab test, combining 6 cognitive evaluations with an iPad during a 45-60 minutes medical consultation * PCLS (Posttraumatic stress disorder Checklist Scale), HADS (Hospital Anxiety and Depression scale), SF36 (medical outcome study short form 36), IADL (instrumental activities of daily living) practised by a clinical research associate

Countries

France

Contacts

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORPierre Bailly, MD

CHRU BREST

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Jun 17, 2026