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Study identifier: NCT04824144 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 29, 2026
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Effects of Dexmedetomidine in Patients With Agitated Delirium in Palliative Care

Condition: Hyperactive Delirium · Delirium of Mixed Origin  ·  Sponsor: Bruyère Health Research Institute.

PhasePhase 1/Phase 2
Planned participants50
Who can joinAll sexes, 18 Years to no upper limit
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

The goal of this multi-centre phase I/II open-label, single-arm study is to determine the feasibility, optimal dose, and preliminary efficacy of dexmedetomidine to manage agitated delirium among patients near the end of life followed by a palliative care provider in a non-monitored setting. Fifty patients will receive dexmedetomidine (0.4 mcg/kg/hour, titrated up to 1.0 mcg/kg/hour) subcutaneously. Feasibility (recruitment rate, cost), safety (rate of adverse events), dosing, and preliminary efficacy (agitation, delirium severity) will be measured.

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James Downar, MDCM, MSc  ·  6135626262  ·  jdownar@toh.ca

Julie Lapenskie, MSc  ·  6135626262  ·  jlapenskie@bruyere.org

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Locations (3)

Foothills Medical CentreCalgary, Alberta, CanadaRecruiting
The Ottawa HospitalOttawa, Ontario, CanadaRecruiting
Bruyère Continuing CareOttawa, Ontario, CanadaRecruiting

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