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NCT01059929 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4

Dexmedetomidine Versus Propofol in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)

A Phase 4 study, sponsored by University of Chicago.

Terminated
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
41
Enrollment target

NCT01059929: Clinical Trial Phase 4 study, sponsored by University of Chicago.

NCT01059929 is a Phase 4 study that was terminated before completion, run by University of Chicago. The registered enrollment target is 41 participants, below the 518-participant average among 9,235 other Phase 4 trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT01059929, a Phase 4 study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by University of Chicago.

TERMINATED
Registry status
Phase 4
Development phase
41 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

This is a randomized controlled trial to compare propofol to dexmedetomidine for prolonged sedation (\> 24 hours) in critically ill patients who require mechanical ventilation.

Primary Outcome

delirium assessment using CAM-ICU

Interventions

  • DRUG Midazolam
  • DRUG Dexmedetomidine
  • DRUG Propofol
  • DRUG Fentanyl
  • BEHAVIORAL Physical and Occupational Therapy

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 41 participants
Start Date 2009-09
Est. Completion 2015-09
Phase Phase 4
University of Chicago

796 total trials

Why NCT01059929 stopped before completion

NCT01059929 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 41 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 518-participant average among 9,235 other Phase 4 trials with a reported enrollment target (92% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 5 interventions - of which Midazolam is the first listed.

NCT01059929 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01059929 about?

NCT01059929 is a clinical study titled "Dexmedetomidine Versus Propofol in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)". This is a randomized controlled trial to compare propofol to dexmedetomidine for prolonged sedation (\> 24 hours) in critically ill patients who require mechanical ventilation.

What is the current status of trial NCT01059929?

This trial is currently terminated. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 41 participants. The study started on 2009-09. Estimated completion is 2015-09.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01059929?

The interventions under investigation include: Midazolam (DRUG), Dexmedetomidine (DRUG), Propofol (DRUG), Fentanyl (DRUG), Physical and Occupational Therapy (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01059929?

This trial is sponsored by University of Chicago, which has 796 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT01059929's enrollment target sits among peer trials

41 1390th of 2000 higher than 604 of 2,000 other Phase 4 trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01059929, the US trial registry maintained by the National Library of Medicine. NCT01059929 (small enrollment · none site footprint · terminated) retrieved and formatted by PlainTrial, see methodology.