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AnesthesiaPhase 4NCT04817033

Sedation Complications in Urology During Spinal Anesthesia With Dexmedetomidine or Midazolam Regarding OSA Risk

A Phase 4 study testing Spinal anesthesia with intraoperative dexmedetomidine sedation, Spinal anesthesia with intraoperative midazolam sedation and Dexmedetomidine in people with Anesthesia and Anesthesia Complication, run by University Hospital of Split at 1 site in Croatia.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

Light to moderate sedation is recommended during surgery with spinal anesthesia . This study is exploring which sedation drug is better, midazolam or dexmedetomidine for transurethral resection of bladder and prostate in patients with or without high risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 80 years
Conditions the study is for
Anesthesia, Anesthesia Complication, Osa Syndrome
What is being tested?
Spinal anesthesia with intraoperative dexmedetomidine sedation, Spinal anesthesia with intraoperative midazolam sedation and Dexmedetomidine
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
115 participants
Where
1 siteCroatia
Study dates
1 Apr 2021to 1 Feb 2022
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 18 to 80 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • elective transurethral resection of bladder and prostate
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification system: I, II, III

Who cannot join

  • regional anesthesia contraindications
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification system: IV
  • Atrioventricular cardiac block II and III degree
  • Psychotic disorders
  • Participants with tracheostomy
  • Dementia
  • Allergy on Dexmedetomidine or Midazolam

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Croatia1 site
  • University Hospital Split

    Split, 21000

Other trials in Croatia

About this study

Official title: Comparison of Intraoperative Complications in Patients With or Without High Risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea During Sedation With Midazolam or Dexmedetomidine Within Transurethral Resections of Bladder and Prostate

Light to moderate sedation is recommended during surgery with spinal anesthesia . This study is exploring which sedation drug is better, midazolam or dexmedetomidine for transurethral resection of bladder and prostate in patients with or without high risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Patients were divided in two groups regarding OSA risk, and each group received midazolam or dexmedetomidine for sedation. Investigators observed intraoperative complications of airway and factors that are disturbing surgeon(movement due to participants coughing and restlessness) because one could puncture bladder or prostate and cause perforation.

Read the detailed description

All participants were premedicated with diazepam 5mg 12 hours and 1 hour before surgery. Thromboprophylaxis (enoxaparin 4000-6000 IU) depending on the body weight was given at least 12 hours before surgery.

Participants were divided by STOP-BANG(Snoring history, Tired during the day, Observed stop breathing while sleep, High blood pressure, BMI more than 35 kg/m2, Age more than 50 years, Neck circumference more than 40 cm and male Gender) questionnaire into one of two groups: high OSA and low\&medium OSA. Each group was then allocated by permuted block randomisation into midazolam or dexmedetomidine group. The randomisation list was obtained from R program. The group allocations were contained in closed envelope that were opened before surgery after the completed enrollment procedure.

Participants got IV cannula with switch for continuous intravenous infusion in operating theatre. Non invasive monitoring (electrodes for ECG, blood pressure cuff and pulse oximeter) was placed before induction of spinal anesthesia. Skin was disinfected and 40mg of 2% Lidocaine was given subcutaneously at lumbar vertebrae 3/4 level. 25 G spinal needle was used and after dura and arachnoidea were pierced 12.5-15 mg of 0.5% Levobupivacaine was applied. Participants were then positioned in uniform lithotomy position and 9cm pillow was inserted. After sensory block, defined as the absence of pain at T10 dermatome, was induced by needle-tip test by the anaesthesiologist, the surgery was initiated.

Time after subarachnoid block was T0 and sedation with midazolam or dexmedetomidine was started via continuous intravenous infusion. Midazolam was started with 0.25 mg/kg of ideal body mass, and dexmedetomidine with 0.5 ug/kg through 10 minutes. Every 10 minutes sedation level was observed with Ramsay sedation scale (RSS). Drug was titrated to achieve RSS of 4 or 5 (closed eyes and patient exhibited brisk or sluggish response to light glabellar tap or loud auditory stimulus). Independent blinded doctor was assessing RSS level, vital parameters and signs of airway obstruction every 10 minutes. Every 10 minutes systolic, diastolic and mean arterial pressure(MAP) were noticed along with heart rate, oxygen saturation by pulse oximetry(SpO2), RSS level and adverse intraoperative events: snoring as sign of airway obstruction, cough and restlessness as disturbing factors to surgeon. If peripheral oxygen fell below 90% supplemental oxygen was delivered by facemask with reservoir bag at flow of 10 L/min. End tidal carbon dioxide(CO2)was measured for detection of possible apnea. If oxygenation was still inadequate chin lift and jaw thrust maneuver were performed and oropharyngeal airway was inserted if needed. If heart rate fell below 50 bpm atropine 0.1 mg/kg was given and if systolic blood pressure fell below 100 mmHg(or MAP < 65 mmHg) ephedrine 5mg bolus was given. Total crystalloid infusion volume was noticed at the end of surgery. All measurements were performed every 10 minutes and 1 hour after surgery in urology intensive care. High risk OSA participants underwent cardiorespiratory polygraphy at Center for sleep medicine Split.

Being tested
Spinal anesthesia with intraoperative dexmedetomidine sedation, Spinal anesthesia with intraoperative midazolam sedation, Dexmedetomidine, Midazolam
Keywords
Dexmedetomidine, Midazolam, STOP BANG questionnaire, Intraoperative complications, Spinal anesthesia, Cardiorespiratory polygraphy, sMVAP index, Sedation
Medical subject headings
Carnevale syndrome, Intraoperative Complications, Snoring, Airway Obstruction

What participants receive

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

  • Spinal anesthesia with intraoperative dexmedetomidine sedationProcedure or surgery

    Skin was disinfected and 40mg of 2% Lidocaine was given subcutaneously at lumbar vertebrae 3/4 level. 25 G spinal needle was used and after dura and arachnoidea were pierced 12.5-15 mg of 0.5% Levobupivacaine was applied.

  • Spinal anesthesia with intraoperative midazolam sedationProcedure or surgery

    Skin was disinfected and 40mg of 2% Lidocaine was given subcutaneously at lumbar vertebrae 3/4 level. 25 G spinal needle was used and after dura and arachnoidea were pierced 12.5-15 mg of 0.5% Levobupivacaine was applied.

  • DexmedetomidineDrug

    Also called Dexmedetomidine sedation

    Dexmedetomidine 0.5 ug/kg during first 10 minutes after successful spinal anesthesia. Dose maintained to keep patient in moderate sedation with closed eyes and Ramsay sedation scale 4 and 5 level

  • MidazolamDrug

    Also called Midazolam sedation

    Midazolam 0.25 mg/kg ideal body weight during first 10 minutes after successful spinal anesthesia. Dose maintained to keep patient in moderate sedation with closed eyes and Ramsay sedation scale 4 and 5 level

Study groups in NCT04817033
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
High risk OSA DexmedetomidineActive comparatorHigh risk OSA defined by STOP BANG questionnaire Intraoperative sedation during spinal anesthesia for transurethral resection of bladder and prostate
Receives: Procedure: Spinal anesthesia with intraoperative dexmedetomidine sedation; Drug: Dexmedetomidine
High risk OSA MidazolamActive comparatorHigh risk OSA defined by STOP BANG questionnaire Intraoperative sedation during spinal anesthesia for transurethral resection of bladder and prostate
Receives: Procedure: Spinal anesthesia with intraoperative midazolam sedation; Drug: Midazolam
Low&Medium OSA DexmedetomidineActive comparatorLow\&Medium OSA defined by STOP BANG questionnaire Intraoperative sedation during spinal anesthesia for transurethral resection of bladder and prostate
Receives: Procedure: Spinal anesthesia with intraoperative dexmedetomidine sedation; Drug: Dexmedetomidine
Low&Medium OSA MidazolamActive comparatorLow\&Medium OSA defined by STOP BANG questionnaire Intraoperative sedation during spinal anesthesia for transurethral resection of bladder and prostate
Receives: Procedure: Spinal anesthesia with intraoperative midazolam sedation; Drug: Midazolam

What is being measured

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

  1. Airway complications

    Snoring detection, SpO2 and patient respiration monitoring, If SpO2 fell below 90% supplemental oxygen was delivered by facemask with reservoir bag at flow of 10 L/min. If oxygenation was still inadequate chin lift and jaw thrust maneuver were performed and oropharyngeal airway was inserted.

    Measured: During surgery

  2. Coughing and restlessness

    Participants have to be relaxed and calm during surgery and sedation. Theirs coughing and restlessness result in movement that is disturbing to surgeon because they could puncture bladder/prostate with resectoscope and cause perforation. So when surgeon complains about participants movement due to theirs coughing and restlessness investigators check that on list.

    Measured: During surgery

  3. Cardiorespiratory polygraphy

    OSA classification with apnea hypopnea index(AHI) for High risk OSA participants

    Measured: up to 30 weeks

Secondary outcomes (7)
  1. Arterial blood pressure

    Systolic, diastolic and mean arterial blood pressure changes, Ephedrine use if systolic blood pressure < 100 mmHg or MAP<65 mmHg

    Measured: During surgery

  2. Symptomless Multi-Variable Apnea Prediction(sMVAP) index

    OSA risk calculated by gender, age and BMI

    Measured: up to 30 weeks

  3. Medications

    Medications that participant use regularly

    Measured: During surgery

  4. Heart rate

    Atropine 0.1 mg/kg use if pulse<50

    Measured: During surgery

  5. Cigarette smoking

    Participant is active cigarette smoker or nonsmoker

    Measured: During surgery

  6. ASA status

    Participant ASA status

    Measured: During surgery

  7. Crystalloid infusion

    Volume of crystalloid infusion at the end of surgery

    Measured: During surgery

Timeline

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

  1. First posted25 Mar 2021
  2. Study start1 Apr 2021
  3. Primary completion1 Jan 2022
  4. Study completion1 Feb 2022

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
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Factorial
Model description
factorial randomised controlled trial
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
115 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04817033
Sponsor's protocol ID
2181-147-01/06/M.S.-20-02
Status last verified
Apr 2022
First submitted
18 Mar 2021
Last updated
8 Apr 2022
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Madhusudan P, Wong J, Prasad A, Sadeghian E, Chung FF. An update on preoperative assessment and preparation of surgical patients with obstructive sleep apnea. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol. 2018 Feb;31(1):89-95. doi: 10.1097/ACO.0000000000000539.

    PubMed 29120932
  • Roesslein M, Chung F. Obstructive sleep apnoea in adults: peri-operative considerations: A narrative review. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2018 Apr;35(4):245-255. doi: 10.1097/EJA.0000000000000765.

    PubMed 29300271
  • Corso R, Russotto V, Gregoretti C, Cattano D. Perioperative management of obstructive sleep apnea: a systematic review. Minerva Anestesiol. 2018 Jan;84(1):81-93. doi: 10.23736/S0375-9393.17.11688-3. Epub 2017 Apr 11.

    PubMed 28402089
  • Chung F, Yegneswaran B, Liao P, Chung SA, Vairavanathan S, Islam S, Khajehdehi A, Shapiro CM. STOP questionnaire: a tool to screen patients for obstructive sleep apnea. Anesthesiology. 2008 May;108(5):812-21. doi: 10.1097/ALN.0b013e31816d83e4.

    PubMed 18431116
  • Seet E, Chua M, Liaw CM. High STOP-BANG questionnaire scores predict intraoperative and early postoperative adverse events. Singapore Med J. 2015 Apr;56(4):212-6. doi: 10.11622/smedj.2015034.

    PubMed 25917473
  • Pollock JE, Neal JM, Liu SS, Burkhead D, Polissar N. Sedation during spinal anesthesia. Anesthesiology. 2000 Sep;93(3):728-34. doi: 10.1097/00000542-200009000-00022.

    PubMed 10969306
  • De Andres J, Valia JC, Gil A, Bolinches R. Predictors of patient satisfaction with regional anesthesia. Reg Anesth. 1995 Nov-Dec;20(6):498-505.

    PubMed 8608068
  • Huupponen E, Maksimow A, Lapinlampi P, Sarkela M, Saastamoinen A, Snapir A, Scheinin H, Scheinin M, Merilainen P, Himanen SL, Jaaskelainen S. Electroencephalogram spindle activity during dexmedetomidine sedation and physiological sleep. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2008 Feb;52(2):289-94. doi: 10.1111/j.1399-6576.2007.01537.x. Epub 2007 Nov 14.

    PubMed 18005372
  • Shin HJ, Kim EY, Hwang JW, Do SH, Na HS. Comparison of upper airway patency in patients with mild obstructive sleep apnea during dexmedetomidine or propofol sedation: a prospective, randomized, controlled trial. BMC Anesthesiol. 2018 Sep 5;18(1):120. doi: 10.1186/s12871-018-0586-5.

    PubMed 30185146
  • Mingir T, Ervatan Z, Turgut N. Spinal Anaesthesia and Perioperative Anxiety. Turk J Anaesthesiol Reanim. 2014 Aug;42(4):190-5. doi: 10.5152/TJAR.2014.99705. Epub 2014 May 29.

    PubMed 27366419

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Spinal anesthesia with intraoperative dexmedetomidine sedation, Spinal anesthesia with intraoperative midazolam sedation and Dexmedetomidine in people with Anesthesia and Anesthesia Complication, run by University Hospital of Split at 1 site in Croatia.

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 2 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 8 Apr 2022. 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 Croatia. 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?

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?

Airway complications (time frame: During surgery). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. 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 NCT04817033, which also lists 10 linked publications.

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 8 Apr 2022.

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