Modafinil Versus Placebo for Hypoactive Delirium in the Critically Ill

Overview

This is a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study of 30 patients. Patients who qualify, as per the inclusion criteria (RASS greater than -3, less then +1, CAM positive, present gastric access) will either be given 200mg of modafinil or an identical, indistinguishable placebo. The placebo and study drug will be distributed by the hospital pharmacy. Once enrolled, each patient will be reassessed every morning to determine appropriateness for drug administration. If the RASS is less than -3 (i.e. comatose) or greater then 0 modafinil will not be given. He/she will then be assessed each morning thereafter. Due to the stimulant-like actions of modafinil, the drug will be administered only in the morning. Patients will be assessed for delirium at least twice a day; trained personnel using the Confusion Assessment Method (CAM) will do the assessment. Qualification for a delirium free day will be no positive CAM screens for 24 hours following drug administration. Additional data such as days on mechanical ventilation and progression to tracheotomy will also be collected hypothesizing that patients who take modafinil will have a shorter time to extubation therefore avoiding the need for a tracheotomy. Post-discharge from the unit, but within 48 hours, patients will be asked to participate in a survey (The Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire (RCSQ) assessing their perception of daytime and nighttime sleepiness in the intensive care unit as well as their overall perception of rest. Their functional capacity will also be evaluated at this time and compared to their pre-morbid baseline. The hypothesis tested is that Modafinil restores sleep cycle synchrony in the ICU therefore increasing delirium free days and improving ICU outcomes.

Full Title of Study: “Modafinil vs. Placebo for Hypoactive Delirium in the Critically Ill: A Randomized, Controlled Trial”

Study Type

  • Study Type: Interventional
  • Study Design
    • Allocation: Randomized
    • Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
    • Primary Purpose: Treatment
    • Masking: Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
  • Study Primary Completion Date: July 2015

Detailed Description

Eligibility Criteria Inclusion Criteria To be eligible for study entry, subjects must satisfy these main criteria Inclusion criteria: 3.1 Inclusion Criteria – Adult patients ≥ 18 yrs of age, < 76 yrs of age – Admitted to MICU (3B and 3C) or SICU (8C, 8D, 11C) – Surrogate present to provide informed consent when patient is not able – RASS score of >-3, < +1 – CAM positive – Enteral access 3.2 Exclusion Criteria: – Recent MI (within past 2 weeks) – High risk of dysrhythmias (i.e. bundle branch block, QT prolongation, class IV HF, implanted device) – Unable to tolerate enteral medication – History of stimulant induced mania/psychosis – Pre-existing neurologic disease – Patients transferred from outside hospital – Pregnancy – Alcohol withdrawal – History of end stage liver disease (Childs-Pugh class B or worse) – Prognosis considered hopeless (CMO)

Interventions

  • Drug: Modafinil
    • 200 mg daily
  • Drug: Placebo
    • similar appearing inert tablet

Arms, Groups and Cohorts

  • Active Comparator: Modafinil
    • Modafinil 200 mg qAM enterally for the duration the patient is confirmed to be in a hypoactive delirium to a maximum of 14 days.
  • Placebo Comparator: Placebo
    • normal saline

Clinical Trial Outcome Measures

Primary Measures

  • Decreased CAM positive days in the ICU
    • Time Frame: Up to 14 days of ICU stay

Secondary Measures

  • Length of stay in the ICU
    • Time Frame: Up to 14 days of ICU stay

Participating in This Clinical Trial

Inclusion Criteria

  • Adult patients ≥ 18 yrs of age, < 76 yrs of age – Admitted to MICU (3B and 3C) or SICU (8C, 8D, 11C) – Surrogate present to provide informed consent when patient is not able – RASS score of >-3, < +1 – CAM positive – Enteral access Exclusion Criteria:

  • Recent MI (within past 2 weeks) – High risk of dysrhythmias (i.e. bundle branch block, QT prolongation, class IV HF, implanted device) – Unable to tolerate enteric medication – History of stimulant induced mania/psychosis – Pre-existing neurologic disease – Patients transferred from outside hospital – Pregnancy – Alcohol withdrawal – History of end stage liver disease (Childs-Pugh class B or worse) – Prognosis considered hopeless (CMO)

Gender Eligibility: All

Minimum Age: 18 Years

Maximum Age: 75 Years

Are Healthy Volunteers Accepted: No

Investigator Details

  • Lead Sponsor
    • Brigham and Women’s Hospital
  • Provider of Information About this Clinical Study
    • Principal Investigator: Gerald L. Weinhouse, BWPO PHYSICIAN – Brigham and Women’s Hospital
  • Overall Official(s)
    • Gerald L Weinhouse, MD, Principal Investigator, Brigham and Women’s Hospital

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