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Obesity & OverweightNCT07611240

Sevoflurane vs Propofol Anesthesia in Obese Patients Undergoing Lumbar Surgery

A study testing Propofol (Astra-Zeneca) and Sevoflurane in people with Obesity & Overweight and Lumbar Spine Surgery, run by Ataturk University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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Trial summary

This randomized, single-center, single-masked clinical trial aims to compare the immunomodulatory effects of sevoflurane-based inhalational anesthesia and propofol-based total intravenous anesthesia in obese patients undergoing elective lumbar instrumentation surgery. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 65 years
Conditions the study is for
Obesity & Overweight, Lumbar Spine Surgery
What is being tested?
Propofol (Astra-Zeneca) and Sevoflurane
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
70 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
15 Jun 2025to 16 Jun 2026
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Not yet: the study is under way

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 65 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Patients aged between 18 and 65 years
  • Patients scheduled for elective lumbar instrumentation surgery
  • Body mass index between 30 and 34.9 kg/m²
  • Patients who provided written informed consent

Who cannot join

  • Known allergy to inhalational or intravenous anesthetic agents
  • Acute or chronic infectious disease
  • Autoimmune disease or immunodeficiency
  • Surgery within the last 3 months
  • Chronic anti-inflammatory or immunomodulatory drug use
  • Morbid obesity, defined as BMI >35 kg/m²
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  • History of malignancy or active cancer treatment
  • Renal failure, defined as GFR <60 mL/min
  • Liver failure, defined as AST or ALT greater than 2 times the upper limit of normal
  • Diabetes mellitus, metabolic syndrome, or insulin resistance
  • Pregnancy or lactation
  • Neurological disease, including epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, or Parkinson's disease
  • Alcohol or substance abuse
  • Inability to comply with the study protocol or provide informed consent
  • Known allergy to study drugs (propofol, sevoflurane, remifentanil)
  • Emergency surgery

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Mehmet Akif Yilmaz, Doctor contact

+905346533539

mehmetakifyilmaz025@gmail.com

Ayşe Ceren Hilal Güven, assistant doctor contact

554-112-25-81

achg1995@gmail.com

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Ataturk University

    Erzurum, 25000

    Ayşe Ceren Hilal Güven, assistant doctor, 554-112-25-81, achg1995@gmail.com

    Recruiting

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Comparison of the Immunomodulatory Effects of Sevoflurane and Propofol Anesthesia on Pentraxin-3 and Serum Amyloid A Levels in Obese Patients Undergoing Lumbar Instrumentation Surgery

This randomized, single-center, single-masked clinical trial aims to compare the immunomodulatory effects of sevoflurane-based inhalational anesthesia and propofol-based total intravenous anesthesia in obese patients undergoing elective lumbar instrumentation surgery. Seventy patients will be randomized into two groups: a propofol group and a sevoflurane group. Blood samples will be collected preoperatively, at postoperative 6 hours, and at postoperative 24 hours. Pentraxin-3 and serum amyloid A levels will be evaluated as primary inflammatory biomarkers together with IL-6, TNF-α, CRP, glucose, and complete blood count parameters.

Read the detailed description

Obesity is associated with chronic low-grade inflammation and altered immune responses, which may influence perioperative outcomes. Different anesthetic techniques may modulate inflammatory and immunological pathways during the perioperative period. However, the comparative immunomodulatory effects of inhalational and intravenous anesthetic techniques in obese patients undergoing lumbar instrumentation surgery remain insufficiently investigated.

This prospective, randomized, single-center, single-masked clinical trial is designed to evaluate the effects of sevoflurane-based inhalational anesthesia and propofol-based total intravenous anesthesia on perioperative inflammatory biomarkers in obese patients undergoing elective lumbar instrumentation surgery.

A total of 70 patients aged 18-65 years with a body mass index between 30 and 34.9 kg/m² will be enrolled and randomized in a 1:1 ratio into two study groups. In both groups, anesthesia induction will be standardized using propofol, remifentanil, and rocuronium. Maintenance anesthesia will be performed with either sevoflurane inhalation or propofol infusion in combination with remifentanil infusion under BIS monitoring.

Blood samples will be collected at three different time points: preoperatively, postoperative 6th hour, and postoperative 24th hour. Pentraxin-3 and serum amyloid A levels will be evaluated as the primary inflammatory biomarkers. Secondary laboratory parameters will include IL-6, TNF-α, CRP, glucose, and complete blood count values.

The findings of this study may contribute to understanding the immunomodulatory effects of commonly used anesthetic techniques and may help optimize perioperative anesthetic management in obese patients undergoing spinal surgery.

Being tested
Propofol (Astra-Zeneca), Sevoflurane
Keywords
Propofol, Sevoflurane, Pentraxin-3, Serum Amyloid A, Immunomodulation, Total Intravenous Anesthesia, Volatile Anesthesia, Inflammatory Response
Medical subject headings
Obesity, Overweight

What participants receive

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

  • Propofol (Astra-Zeneca)Drug

    Propofol-based total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) administered via continuous infusion (4-10 mg/kg/h) in combination with remifentanil for maintenance of anesthesia under BIS monitoring during elective lumbar instrumentation surgery.

  • SevofluraneDrug

    Sevoflurane-based inhalational anesthesia administered at 1-1.3 MAC in combination with remifentanil infusion for maintenance of anesthesia under BIS monitoring during elective lumbar instrumentation surgery.

Study groups in NCT07611240
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Propofol GroupExperimentalPatients in this group will receive propofol-based total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) during elective lumbar instrumentation surgery. Anesthesia will be maintained with propofol infusion (4-10 mg/kg/h) combined with remifentanil infusion under BIS monitoring.
Receives: Drug: Propofol (Astra-Zeneca)
Sevoflurane GroupExperimentalPatients in this group will receive sevoflurane-based inhalational anesthesia during elective lumbar instrumentation surgery. Anesthesia will be maintained with sevoflurane (1-1.3 MAC) combined with remifentanil infusion under BIS monitoring.
Receives: Drug: Sevoflurane

What is being measured

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

  1. Change in Pentraxin 3 Level

    Pentraxin 3 level was measured from blood samples to evaluate the immunomodulatory effects of propofol- and sevoflurane-based anesthesia.

    Measured: Baseline, postoperative 6 hours, and postoperative 24 hours

  2. Change in Serum Amyloid A Level

    Serum amyloid A level was measured from blood samples to evaluate the inflammatory response after surgery.

    Measured: Baseline, postoperative 6 hours, and postoperative 24 hours

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. Change in Interleukin-6 Level

    Interleukin-6 level was measured from blood samples as an inflammatory biomarker.

    Measured: Baseline, postoperative 6 hours, and postoperative 24 hours

  2. Change in Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha Level

    Tumor necrosis factor-alpha level was measured from blood samples as an inflammatory biomarker.

    Measured: Baseline, postoperative 6 hours, and postoperative 24 hours

  3. Change in C-reactive Protein Level

    C-reactive protein level was measured from blood samples as an inflammatory biomarker.

    Measured: Baseline, postoperative 6 hours, and postoperative 24 hours

  4. Change in Blood Glucose Level

    Blood glucose level was measured from blood samples during the perioperative follow-up period.

    Measured: Baseline, postoperative 6 hours, and postoperative 24 hours

Timeline

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

  1. First posted28 May 2026
  2. Study start15 Jun 2025
  3. Primary completion15 Jun 2026 (estimated)
  4. Study completion16 Jun 2026 (estimated)

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 N/A
Primary purpose
Basic science
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Participants will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio into two parallel groups receiving either sevoflurane-based inhalational anesthesia or propofol-based total intravenous anesthesia during elective lumbar instrumentation surgery.
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
70 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07611240
Sponsor's protocol ID
B.30.2.ATA.0.01.00/465
Other IDs
2025/2
Status last verified
May 2026
First submitted
7 May 2026
Last updated
28 May 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided

Publications

  • Kramer GC, et al. Monitoring intraoperative urine output: A good indicator of tissue perfusion? Crit Care Clin. 2004;20(2):213-225. doi:10.1016/j.ccc.2004.01.002

  • Zoremba N, Dette F, Eberhart LH, Mischkowski D, Sümpelmann R, Graf BM. Bispectral index and entropy for monitoring the hypnotic effects of sevoflurane and propofol. Anesth Analg. 2007;105(6):1721-1727. doi:10.1213/01.ane.0000290546.37250.10

  • Casati A, Putzu M. Anesthesia in the obese patient: pharmacokinetic considerations. J Clin Anesth. 2005 Mar;17(2):134-45. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2004.01.009.

    PubMed 15809132
  • Inoue S, Tanaka Y, Kawaguchi M. Propofol and volatile anesthetics differently affect systemic inflammatory responses during surgery. Can J Anaesth. 2015;62(5):522-530. doi:10.1007/s12630-015-0345-6

  • Helmy SA, Al-Attiyah RJ, El-Touny MA. Immunomodulatory effects of sevoflurane compared to propofol in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Saudi J Anaesth. 2015 Apr-Jun;9(2):170-174. doi:10.4103/1658-354X.152849

  • Hynninen MS, Hurme M, Ala-Kokko TI. Novel biomarkers of sepsis. Ann Med. 2006;38(4):234-242. doi:10.1080/07853890600651816

  • Uhlar CM, Whitehead AS. Serum amyloid A, the major vertebrate acute-phase reactant. Eur J Biochem. 1999 Oct;265(2):501-23. doi: 10.1046/j.1432-1327.1999.00657.x.

    PubMed 10504381
  • Garlanda C, Bottazzi B, Bastone A, Mantovani A. Pentraxins at the crossroads between innate immunity, inflammation, matrix deposition, and female fertility. Annu Rev Immunol. 2005;23:337-66. doi: 10.1146/annurev.immunol.23.021704.115756.

    PubMed 15771574
  • Draisci G, Aceto P, Vollono C, Zanatta P, Pinto G, Sacco T, Carpenedo R. Anaesthetic strategies in obese patients. Curr Opin Anaesthesiol. 2017 Feb;30(1):117-124. doi:10.1097/ACO.0000000000000419

  • Schilling T, Kozian A, Senturk M, Huth C, Reinhold A, Hedenstierna G, Hachenberg T. Effects of volatile and intravenous anesthesia on the alveolar and systemic inflammatory response in thoracic surgical patients. Anesthesiology. 2011 Jul;115(1):65-74. doi: 10.1097/ALN.0b013e318214b9de.

    PubMed 21399490

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Propofol (Astra-Zeneca) and Sevoflurane in people with Obesity & Overweight and Lumbar Spine Surgery, run by Ataturk University 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 16 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: looking for participants now, as of the sponsor's last update on 28 May 2026. 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.

Are results available for this study?

This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.

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

Contact Mehmet Akif Yilmaz, Doctor (+905346533539, mehmetakifyilmaz025@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change in Pentraxin 3 Level (time frame: Baseline, postoperative 6 hours, and postoperative 24 hours). 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?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07611240, 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 28 May 2026.

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