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Vitreoretinal SurgeryPhase 4NCT03189329

The Effect of Retrobulbar Block for Eye Surgery on Brain Oxygenation and Cognitive Functions in Elderly Patients

A Phase 4 study testing 2% lidocaine hydrochloride and 0.5% levobupivacaine in people with Vitreoretinal Surgery and Cognitive Function Abnormal, run by Cengiz KAYA at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The investigators measured changes in cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO2) and MMSE scores after retrobulbar block performed with levobupivacaine and lidocaine in patients undergoing vitreoretinal surgery.A total of 66 patients over the age of 60 undergoing vitreoretinal surgery with a total duration of less than 1 hour… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 60 years and older
What is being tested?
2% lidocaine hydrochloride and 0.5% levobupivacaine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
66 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
Jan 2015to Jan 2016
Phase
Phase 4
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 60 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Undergoing vitreoretinal surgery (total duration < 60 minutes)
  • The ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) Classification I-III
  • Over the age of 60
  • The patiens who had no cognitive dysfunction

Who cannot join

  • Contraindication for retrobulbar block
  • Preoperative systolic blood pressure of 180 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure of above 100 mmHg
  • Uncontrolled diabetes
  • Body mass index ≥ 30 kg/m2
  • MMSE ≤ 24
  • Advanced organ failure
  • Hb < 9gr/dl

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Ondokuz Mayis Universitesi

    Samsun, Atakum, 55139

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: The Effect of Retrobulbar Block on Bi-Hemispheric Cerebral Oxygen Saturation and Early Period Postoperative Cognitive Functions With Lidocaine and Levobupivacaine in Elderly Patients With Ophthalmic Surgery

The investigators measured changes in cerebral oxygen saturation (rSO2) and MMSE scores after retrobulbar block performed with levobupivacaine and lidocaine in patients undergoing vitreoretinal surgery.A total of 66 patients over the age of 60 undergoing vitreoretinal surgery with a total duration of less than 1 hour were included in this prospective, double-blinded study. The patients were randomly divided into two groups: group L (5ml, 2% lidocaine) and group LB (5ml, 0.5% levobupivacaine). Bilateral rSO2 measurements were recorded before the retrobulbar block and at 1-5 minutes post-block, during the procedure, and at 10-40 minutes post-op. MMSE was performed preoperatively and postoperatively in order to evaluate short term cognitive function. Sensory and motor block durations, pain, akinesia and conjunctival feeling scores, patient-surgeon satisfaction, and complications were also recorded.

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A total of 66 patients undergoing vitreoretinal surgery (total duration < 60 minutes) using retrobulbar block, who were classified as category I-III according to the ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) Classification system, who were over the age of 60, and who had no cognitive dysfunction were included in the study. Exclusion criteria were as follows: contraindication for retrobulbar block, preoperative systolic blood pressure of 180 mmHg, diastolic blood pressure of above 100 mmHg, uncontrolled diabetes, body mass index ≥ 30 kg/m2, MMSE ≤ 24, advanced organ failure, or Hb < 9gr/dl.The patients were randomly divided into two groups using a sealed-envelope method:

Group L: Patients undergoing block with lidocaine (n = 33) Group LB: Patients undergoing block with levobupivacaine (n = 33) The patients did not undergo premedication in order to accommodate the postoperative MMSE evaluation. For intra-operative sedation, remifentanil (UltivaR, GlaxoSmithKline, Berntford, UK) was initiated as an infusion at a dose range of 0.05-0.1 mcg/kg/min. The mean arterial pressure and heart rate values were allowed to vary up to 20% of the preoperative values of the patients. For this purpose, the remifentanil infusion rate was increased or decreased at the determined dose interval.

Retrobulbar block was performed with 5 ml of 2% lidocaine hydrochloride (AritmalR, Osel, Istanbul, Turkey) in Group L patients and 5ml of 0.5% levobupivacaine (ChirocaineR, Abbvie, Chicago, USA) in Group LB patients. The block was performed by the same practitioner (fourth year assistant of Ophthalmology Department) using inferotemporal approach as described by Sanderson using 27 gage disposable needles (Atkinson Retrobulbar NeedleR, Asico, USA).

Sensory and motor block onset and end times and akinesia score were recorded. The mean arterial pressure (MAP), heart rate (HR), and oxygen saturation (SpO2) were recorded in the preoperative period, at minutes 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, and 60 intra-operatively, and at 10, 20, 30, and 40 minutes postoperatively in the recovery room.

. The patients were transferred to the operating table for measurement of bilateral rSO2, and preoxygenation was performed for three minutes using 4 L/min 100% oxygen via nasal cannula. The basal oxygenation values were determined by taking the average of the last 30 s measurements. The rSO2 values were recorded at 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30th, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, and 60 minutes after retrobulbar block, and at 10, 20, 30, and 40 minutes after the completion of the procedure.

Cognitive functions were assessed by the same technician using MMSE in the preoperative period, 40 minutes postoperatively and at 7 days after the operation (short term).Surgeon satisfaction was queried at the end of the case and patient satisfaction was questioned at the end of day.

Being tested
2% lidocaine hydrochloride, 0.5% levobupivacaine
Keywords
NIR spectroscopy, cognitive function, eye, nerve block
Medical subject headings
Cognition Disorders

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • 2% lidocaine hydrochlorideDrug

    Retrobulbar block was performed with 5 ml of 2% lidocaine hydrochloride (AritmalR, Osel, Istanbul, Turkey) in Group L patients. The block was performed by the same practitioner (fourth year assistant of Ophthalmology Department) using inferotemporal approach as described by Sanderson using 27 gage disposable needles (Atkinson Retrobulbar NeedleR, Asico, USA)

  • 0.5% levobupivacaineDrug

    and 5ml of 0.5% levobupivacaine (ChirocaineR, Abbvie, Chicago, USA) in Group LB patients. The block was performed by the same practitioner (fourth year assistant of Ophthalmology Department) using inferotemporal approach as described by Sanderson using 27 gage disposable needles (Atkinson Retrobulbar NeedleR, Asico, USA)

Study groups in NCT03189329
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Group LActive comparatorPatients undergoing block with 2% lidocaine hydrochloride
Receives: Drug: 2% lidocaine hydrochloride
Group LBActive comparatorPatients undergoing block with 0.5% levobupivacaine
Receives: Drug: 0.5% levobupivacaine

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Cerebral oxygen saturation changes (rSO2)

    The NIRS device probes (INVOS-3100AR; Somanetics Inc., Troy, MI, USA) were placed at least 2 cm above the eyebrows and 3 cm away from the mid-line of the forehead, on right and left, in accordance with the instructions of manufacturer.The patient's forehead was cleaned with acetone alcohol before the sensor pads were glued, and wrapped with a bandage so that the sensors were not affected by ambient light. The patients were transferred to the operating table for measurement of bilateral rSO2, and preoxygenation was performed for three minutes using 4 L/min 100% oxygen via nasal cannula.

    Measured: The rSO2 value changes were recorded from baseline up to 40 minutes after surgery

Secondary outcomes (11)
  1. Cognitive function measurement

    Cognitive functions were assessed by the same technician using the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) test.

    Measured: Cognitive functions were assessed from baseline up to 7 days after the surgery

  2. Sensory block onset time by the conjunctival feeling score using the cotton contact test.

    The sensory block onset time was recorded as the moment when the patient did not feel a piece of cotton touching the cornea. This time was measured by the conjunctival feeling score using the cotton contact test (0: normal, 1: less sensitive, 2: complete sensory loss). Score of 2 on the scale was considered as onset time for sensory block.

    Measured: The sensory block onset time was recorded at the beginning of surgery till the first 15 min

  3. Sensory block end time by the conjunctival feeling score using the cotton contact test.

    The time at which recovery of sensory block was recovered was measured by the conjunctival feeling score using the cotton contact test (0: normal, 1: less sensitive, 2: complete sensory loss). Score of 0 on the scale was considered as end time for sensory block.

    Measured: The sensory block end time was recorded at the end of surgery till the first 24 h

  4. Motor block onset time by eye movements score.

    The motor block onset time was recorded as the time that the patient's eye movements score was four or less. Eye movements score was measured over three points in each of the four quadrants as follows: 3, full eye movement and 0, no movement.

    Measured: The motor block onset time was recorded at the beginning of surgery till the first 15 min

  5. Motor block end time by eye movements score.

    The time at which recovery of motor block was recovered was measured by the eye movements score (three points in each of the four quadrants as follows: 3, full eye movement and 0, no movement). Score of 12 on the scale was considered as end time for motor block.

    Measured: The motor block end time was recorded at the end of surgery till the first 24 h

  6. The akinesia score measurement

    The akinesia score was assessed between 0-12 points after 10 minutes of block application. Eye movements were measured over three points in each of the four quadrants as follows: 3, full eye movement and 0, no movement. The sum of the movement scores across all four quadrants was recorded as the akinesian score. An eye with full movement was scored as 12, and an immobile eye was scored as 0. If the akinesia score was four or less, the block was considered successful.

    Measured: The akinesia score was assessed at the beginning of surgery till the first 15 min.

  7. The mean arterial pressure (MAP) measurement

    The mean arterial pressure (MAP) was recorded in the preoperative period, at minutes 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, and 60 intra-operatively, and at 10, 20, 30, and 40 minutes postoperatively in the recovery room.

    Measured: The mean arterial pressure was recorded from baseline up to 40 minutes after surgery

  8. The heart rate (HR) measurement

    The heart rate (HR) was recorded in the preoperative period, at minutes 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, and 60 intra-operatively, and at 10, 20, 30, and 40 minutes postoperatively in the recovery room.

    Measured: The heart rate (HR) was recorded from baseline up to 40 minutes after surgery

  9. The oxygen saturation (SpO2) measurement

    The oxygen saturation (SpO2) was recorded in the preoperative period, at minutes 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, and 60 intra-operatively, and at 10, 20, 30, and 40 minutes postoperatively in the recovery room.

    Measured: The oxygen saturation (SpO2) was recorded from baseline up to 40 minutes after surgery

  10. Surgeon satisfaction

    They were asked to score over 10 point scale. Surgeon satisfaction was evaluated using 10 point scale ( 0 = not satisfied at all and 10 = very satisfied)

    Measured: Surgeon satisfaction was queried at the end of the surgery till the first 15 min.

  11. Patient satisfaction

    They were asked to score over 10 point scale. Patient satisfaction was evaluated using 10 point scale ( 0 = not satisfied at all and 10 = very satisfied)

    Measured: Patient satisfaction was questioned 24 hours after surgery

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted16 Jun 2017
  2. Study startJan 2015
  3. Primary completionJan 2016
  4. Study completionJan 2016

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Supportive care
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Investigator
Enrolment
66 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03189329
Sponsor's protocol ID
PYO.TIP.1904.15.009
Status last verified
Jun 2017
First submitted
10 Jun 2017
Last updated
16 Jun 2017
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

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Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing 2% lidocaine hydrochloride and 0.5% levobupivacaine in people with Vitreoretinal Surgery and Cognitive Function Abnormal, run by Cengiz KAYA at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Jun 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

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What does the primary outcome measure?

Cerebral oxygen saturation changes (rSO2) (time frame: The rSO2 value changes were recorded from baseline up to 40 minutes after surgery). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03189329, which also lists 21 linked publications.

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