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The purpose of the study is to determine if intranasal dexmedetomidine could be an alternative to the current standard of care (injectable benzodiazepines or antipsychotics) for sedation prior to computerized tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in those greater than or equal to 65 years of age (older adults) that are seen in the Emergency Department (ED).


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NCT number NCT06370442
Study type Interventional
Source State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
Contact Jay M Brenner, MD
Phone 315-464-1861
Email brennerj@upstate.edu
Status Not yet recruiting
Phase Phase 3
Start date June 1, 2024
Completion date September 1, 2025

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