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The Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacogenetics, and Pharmacodynamics of Dexmedetomidine In Infants Post-Operative From Cardiac Surgery
In Brief
A Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating Dexmedetomidine for Hypoplastic Left Heart and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 56 participants.
Detailed Summary
This study is being conducted to determine what dexmedetomidine does to the body and in turn, what how the body handles the medication. This medication, for the purpose of this trial, is used as a short-term sedative for infants who are immediately post-operative from cardiac surgery and have a breathing tube and are breathing with the assistance of a mechanical ventilator or breathing machine.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Dosage levels: Dose Level 1: Loading dose 0.35mcg/kg and CIVI 0.25mcg/kg/hr Dose Level 2: Loading Dose of 0.7mcg/kg and CIVI 0.5mcg/kg/hr and Dose Level 3: Loading Dose 1 mcg/kg and CIVI 0.75 mcg/kg/hr.