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Use of Critical-Care Pain Observation Tool and Bispectral Index for Detection of Pain in Brain Injured Patients

An observational study of Intensive Care and Brain Injuries, run by Capital Medical University at 1 site in China.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

Brain injured patients are at high risk of pain due to the illness itself and a variety of nociceptive procedures in intensive care unit. Since the disorder of consciousness, speech, and movement, it is usually difficult for them to self-report the presence of pain reliably. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 80 years
Conditions the study is for
Intensive Care, Brain Injuries
What is being tested?
Critical-Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT)
How many people
400 participants
Where
1 siteChina
Study dates
9 Jun 2015to 10 Oct 2017
Phase
Observational
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 18 to 80 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Adult patients with brain injury and artificial airway

Who may be able to join

  • patients with brain injury and artificial airway

Who cannot join

  • age under 18 years,
  • quadriplegia,
  • administration of paralytic medications within 24 hours,
  • if the patient failed the quality test of BIS signal,
  • impending death,
  • be included in any other research.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

China1 site
  • Intensive care unit, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University

    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, 100050

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About this study

Official title: Use of Critical-Care Pain Observation Tool and Bispectral Index for Detection of Pain in Brain Injured Patients:A Prospective Observational Study

Brain injured patients are at high risk of pain due to the illness itself and a variety of nociceptive procedures in intensive care unit. Since the disorder of consciousness, speech, and movement, it is usually difficult for them to self-report the presence of pain reliably. The Critical-Care Pain observation Tool (CPOT) has been recommended for clinical use in the critically ill patients when self-report pain is unavailable. Besides, it seems that the bispectral index (BIS), a quantified electroencephalogram instrument, can be used for pain assessment along with the CPOT tool in some nonverbal critical ill patients (e.g., intubated and deep sedation). However, the validity and reliability of CPOT and BIS for pain assessment in brain injured patients are still uncertain so far. So the aim of this research is to investigate the value of CPOT and BIS for pain evaluation in this specific patient group.

Being tested
Critical-Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT)
Medical subject headings
Brain Injuries

What participants receive

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

  • Critical-Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT)Diagnostic test

    Also called Bispectral Index (BIS)

    The CPOT includes 4 behaviors: (1) facial expression, (2) body movements, (3) compliance with the ventilator, and (4) muscle tension. Each behavior is rated from 0 to 2 for a possible total score ranging from 0 to 8.

What is being measured

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

  1. Changes of the Critical-Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT) scores

    The CPOT includes 4 behaviors: (1) facial expression, (2) body movements, (3) compliance with the ventilator, and (4) muscle tension. Each behavior is rated from 0 to 2 for a possible total score ranging from 0 to 8.

    Measured: 1.Before nociceptive/non-nociceptive procedure; 2.Within the first 5 minutes after nociceptive/non-nociceptive procedure.

  2. Changes of the bispectral Index (BIS) value

    The BIS monitor is a noninvasive technology, which measures different electrocortical indices through electrodes placed on the patient's forehead. Its main variable, the BIS index, consists of a single number computed from a complex algorithmic equation based on the EEG data. Its value can range from 0 (complete EEG suppression) to 100 (fully awake).

    Measured: 1.Before nociceptive/non-nociceptive procedure; 2.Within the first 5 minutes after nociceptive/non-nociceptive procedure.

Timeline

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

  1. First posted11 Dec 2017
  2. Study start9 Jun 2015
  3. Primary completion10 Oct 2017
  4. Study completion10 Oct 2017

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More details

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

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case crossover
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
400 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03368326
Sponsor's protocol ID
CHDR-2014-2-2041
Status last verified
Dec 2017
First submitted
4 Dec 2017
Last updated
11 Dec 2017
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
Yes
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Intensive Care and Brain Injuries, run by Capital Medical University at 1 site in China.

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 1 inclusion and 6 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 11 Dec 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 China. 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.

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?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Changes of the Critical-Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT) scores (time frame: 1.Before nociceptive/non-nociceptive procedure; 2.Within the first 5 minutes after nociceptive/non-nociceptive procedure.). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 11 Dec 2017.

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