Monitoring brain activity in ICU patients with sedation and delirium

Evaluating the Feasibility of Utilizing a Novel Brain Activity Monitor in the Neurosciences Intensive Care Unit

NA · Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai · NCT06718764

This study is testing a new brain monitoring device to see if it can help doctors better understand sedation and delirium in patients who are intubated and sedated in the ICU.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment100 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (other)
Locations1 site (New York, New York)
Trial IDNCT06718764 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the effectiveness of Neurosteer's brain monitoring platform in assessing delirium, sedation, and agitation in intubated and sedated patients in the NSICU. A total of 100 patients will be enrolled, with half having Acute Neurological Injuries (ANI) and the other half not. The Neurosteer device will be used to collect EEG data and compare it with established scales for sedation and delirium. The goal is to determine if the device's readings correlate well with traditional monitoring methods.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are mechanically ventilated patients aged 18 and older who are expected to be on sedative drips for at least 48 hours.

Not a fit: Patients with severe dementia, known hearing problems, or those expected to withdraw life-sustaining therapy within 24-48 hours may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the monitoring of sedation and delirium in critically ill patients, leading to better management and outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific application of Neurosteer's technology in ICU settings is relatively novel.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Provision of signed and dated informed consent form from patient and/or LAR, including stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study
* Any assigned sex at birth, including individuals who are transgender or intersex
* Age 18 years or older
* Mechanically ventilated patients with an anticipated LOS \>/=48 hours on any sedative drips including propofol, midazolam, dexmedetomidine, fentanyl, dialudid, ketamine

Exclusion Criteria:

* Has known hearing problems and usage of hearing aids
* Has a rash on forehead
* History of polysubstance abuse
* Severe dementia
* Anticipated Withdrawing Life-Sustaining Therapy (WLST) within the next 24-48 hours

Where this trial is running

New York, New York

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

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Conditions: Delirium, Sedation, Agitation

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.