Efficacy of halopeRIdol to decrease the burden of Delirium In adult Critically ill patiEnts (EuRIDICE): study protocol for a prospective randomised multi-centre double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial in the Netherlands.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Delirium in critically ill adults is associated with prolonged hospital stay, increased mortality and greater cognitive and functional decline. Current practice guideline recommendations advocate the use of non-pharmacological strategies to reduce delirium. The routine use of scheduled haloperidol to treat delirium is not recommended given a lack of evidence regarding its ability to resolve delirium nor improve relevant short-term and longer-term outcomes. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of haloperidol for the treatment of delirium in adult critically ill patients to reduce days spent with coma or delirium.

Methods and analysis

EuRIDICE is a prospective, multi-centre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Study population consis

SUBMITTER: Smit L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7513600 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature