Hypotension on InductionPIXELNCT07642765
EASIX Score and Post-Induction Hypotension in Frail Patients Undergoing Non-Cardiac Surgery
An observational study of Hypotension on Induction and Frailty, run by Konya City Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Post-induction hypotension (PIH) is a common and clinically significant hemodynamic complication following general anesthesia induction. Frail patients are particularly vulnerable due to impaired vascular reactivity and endothelial dysfunction. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Hypotension on Induction, Frailty, Anesthesia, General
- What is being tested?
- EASIX Score Assessment
- How many people
- 160 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Jul 2026to 1 Mar 2027
- Phase
- Observational
- 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 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Adult frail patients (CFS score ≥4) scheduled for elective non-cardiac surgery under general anesthesia at Konya City Hospital Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation. Patients are consecutively enrolled during the preoperative assessment period.
Who may be able to join
- Age 18 years or older
- Scheduled for elective non-cardiac surgery under general anesthesia
- Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) score of 4 or above
- Available routine preoperative laboratory values (LDH, creatinine, platelet count) within 24 hours before surgery
Who cannot join
- Cardiac surgery
- Emergency surgery
- Preoperative vasopressor infusion
- Severe hematological disease
- Missing laboratory data required for EASIX calculation
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Konya City Hospital
Konya, 42200
Mustafa Aydemir, +903323105000, drmustafaaydemir02@gmail.com
About this study
Official title: Evaluation of the Relationship Between Endothelial Activation and Stress Index (EASIX) and Post-Induction Hypotension in Frail Patients Undergoing Non-Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study
Post-induction hypotension (PIH) is a common and clinically significant hemodynamic complication following general anesthesia induction. Frail patients are particularly vulnerable due to impaired vascular reactivity and endothelial dysfunction. The Endothelial Activation and Stress Index (EASIX), calculated from routine laboratory parameters (LDH, creatinine, and platelet count), may serve as a preoperative biomarker to identify patients at risk for PIH.
This prospective observational cohort study aims to evaluate the association between preoperative EASIX score and the occurrence of post-induction hypotension in frail patients undergoing elective non-cardiac surgery under general anesthesia. A total of 160 patients with a Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) score of 4 or above will be enrolled. Mean arterial pressure will be measured every 2 minutes for the first 15 minutes after induction. PIH is defined as MAP below 65 mmHg and/or a decrease of 20% or more from baseline.
Read the detailed description
EASIX is calculated as: LDH (U/L) × Creatinine (mg/dL) / Platelet count (10⁹/L), using routine preoperative laboratory values obtained within 24 hours before surgery.
All patients will receive a standardized anesthesia induction protocol: midazolam 0.05 mg/kg, fentanyl 2 mcg/kg, propofol 2 mg/kg, and rocuronium 0.6 mg/kg intravenously, followed by endotracheal intubation after 2 minutes of mask ventilation. Anesthesia maintenance will consist of 2% sevoflurane and remifentanil 0.2 mcg/kg/min infusion.
The primary outcome is the occurrence of PIH within the first 15 minutes after induction. Secondary outcomes include the diagnostic performance of EASIX (ROC-AUC analysis) and the interaction between frailty severity and EASIX on PIH development. Multivariable logistic regression will be performed adjusting for age, sex, ASA classification, baseline MAP, antihypertensive medication use, fasting duration, and induction agent doses.
- Conditions
- Hypotension on Induction, Frailty, Anesthesia, General
- Being tested
- EASIX Score Assessment
- Keywords
- Post-induction hypotension, EASIX, Endothelial Activation and Stress Index, Frailty, Perioperative hemodynamics, Non-cardiac surgery, Clinical Frailty Scale
- Medical subject headings
- Frailty
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
EASIX Score AssessmentOther
Preoperative Endothelial Activation and Stress Index (EASIX) score calculated from routine laboratory parameters obtained within 24 hours before surgery. Formula: LDH (U/L) × Creatinine (mg/dL) / Platelet count (10⁹/L). No additional blood sampling is performed; only existing routine preoperative laboratory values are used.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Frail Patients Undergoing Non-Cardiac Surgery | Adult patients aged 18 years or older with a Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) score of 4 or above, scheduled for elective non-cardiac surgery under general anesthesia at Konya City Hospital. Preoperative EASIX score will be calculated from routine laboratory values (LDH, creatinine, platelet count) obtained within 24 hours before surgery. Post-induction hemodynamic data will be collected for the first 15 minutes after anesthesia induction. Receives: Other: EASIX Score Assessment |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Incidence of Post-Induction Hypotension
Occurrence of MAP below 65 mmHg and/or a decrease of 20% or more from baseline mean arterial pressure, measured every 2 minutes for the first 15 minutes after anesthesia induction, before surgical incision.
Measured: Within the first 15 minutes after anesthesia induction
Secondary outcomes (2)
Diagnostic Performance of EASIX Score for Post-Induction Hypotension
Area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (ROC-AUC) of preoperative EASIX score for predicting post-induction hypotension. EASIX is calculated as: LDH (U/L) × Creatinine (mg/dL) / Platelet count (10^9/L). ROC-AUC ranges from 0.5 (no discrimination) to 1.0 (perfect discrimination); higher values indicate better predictive performance. Optimal cut-off value will be determined by Youden index.
Measured: Preoperative assessment within 24 hours before surgery
Interaction Between Frailty Severity and EASIX on Post-Induction Hypotension
Effect modification of Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) score on the association between preoperative EASIX score and post-induction hypotension, evaluated by multivariable logistic regression with interaction term. CFS ranges from 1 (very fit) to 9 (terminally ill); higher scores indicate greater frailty. EASIX is a continuous score with no fixed range; higher values indicate greater endothelial stress. Results will be reported as odds ratios with 95% confidence intervals.
Measured: Within the first 15 minutes after anesthesia induction
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted11 Jun 2026
- Study start1 Jul 2026
- Primary completion1 Feb 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Mar 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (5)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Hypotension on InductionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 160 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Konya City Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mustafa Aydemir, Konya City Hospital
- Investigators
- Mustafa Aydemir, MD, Principal investigator, Konya City Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07642765
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- PIXEL-EASIX-PIH-2026
- Acronym
- PIXEL
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 8 Jun 2026
- Last updated
- 4 Aug 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Sudfeld S, Brechnitz S, Wagner JY, Reese PC, Pinnschmidt HO, Reuter DA, Saugel B. Post-induction hypotension and early intraoperative hypotension associated with general anaesthesia. Br J Anaesth. 2017 Jul 1;119(1):57-64. doi: 10.1093/bja/aex127.
PubMed 28974066Wesselink EM, Kappen TH, Torn HM, Slooter AJC, van Klei WA. Intraoperative hypotension and the risk of postoperative adverse outcomes: a systematic review. Br J Anaesth. 2018 Oct;121(4):706-721. doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2018.04.036. Epub 2018 Jun 20.
PubMed 30236233Maheshwari K, Turan A, Mao G, Yang D, Niazi AK, Agarwal D, Sessler DI, Kurz A. The association of hypotension during non-cardiac surgery, before and after skin incision, with postoperative acute kidney injury: a retrospective cohort analysis. Anaesthesia. 2018 Oct;73(10):1223-1228. doi: 10.1111/anae.14416. Epub 2018 Aug 24.
PubMed 30144029Rockwood K, Song X, MacKnight C, Bergman H, Hogan DB, McDowell I, Mitnitski A. A global clinical measure of fitness and frailty in elderly people. CMAJ. 2005 Aug 30;173(5):489-95. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.050051.
PubMed 16129869Luft T, Benner A, Jodele S, Dandoy CE, Storb R, Gooley T, Sandmaier BM, Becker N, Radujkovic A, Dreger P, Penack O. EASIX in patients with acute graft-versus-host disease: a retrospective cohort analysis. Lancet Haematol. 2017 Sep;4(9):e414-e423. doi: 10.1016/S2352-3026(17)30108-4. Epub 2017 Jul 18.
PubMed 28733186
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 4 Aug 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluation of the Relationship Between Endothelial Activation and Stress Index (EASIX) and Post-Induction Hypotension in Frail Patients Undergoing Non-Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07642765
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- PIXEL / PIXEL-EASIX-PIH-2026
- Conditions
- Hypotension on Induction, Frailty, Anesthesia, General
- Keywords
- Post-induction hypotension, EASIX, Endothelial Activation and Stress Index, Frailty, Perioperative hemodynamics, Non-cardiac surgery, Clinical Frailty Scale
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Recruiting
- Enrolment
- 160 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Konya City HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jul 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Feb 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Mar 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 11 Jun 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Post-induction hypotension (PIH) is a common and clinically significant hemodynamic complication following general anesthesia induction. Frail patients are particularly vulnerable due to impaired vascular reactivity and endothelial dysfunction. The Endothelial Activation and Stress Index (EASIX), calculated from routine laboratory parameters (LDH, creatinine, and platelet count), may serve as a preoperative biomarker to identify patients at risk for PIH.
This prospective observational cohort study aims to evaluate the association between preoperative EASIX score and the occurrence of post-induction hypotension in frail patients undergoing elective non-cardiac surgery under general anesthesia. A total of 160 patients with a Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) score of 4 or above will be enrolled. Mean arterial pressure will be measured every 2 minutes for the first 15 minutes after induction. PIH is defined as MAP below 65 mmHg and/or a decrease of 20% or more from baseline.
Detailed description
EASIX is calculated as: LDH (U/L) × Creatinine (mg/dL) / Platelet count (10⁹/L), using routine preoperative laboratory values obtained within 24 hours before surgery.
All patients will receive a standardized anesthesia induction protocol: midazolam 0.05 mg/kg, fentanyl 2 mcg/kg, propofol 2 mg/kg, and rocuronium 0.6 mg/kg intravenously, followed by endotracheal intubation after 2 minutes of mask ventilation. Anesthesia maintenance will consist of 2% sevoflurane and remifentanil 0.2 mcg/kg/min infusion.
The primary outcome is the occurrence of PIH within the first 15 minutes after induction. Secondary outcomes include the diagnostic performance of EASIX (ROC-AUC analysis) and the interaction between frailty severity and EASIX on PIH development. Multivariable logistic regression will be performed adjusting for age, sex, ASA classification, baseline MAP, antihypertensive medication use, fasting duration, and induction agent doses.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Frail Patients Undergoing Non-Cardiac Surgery | – | Other: EASIX Score AssessmentAdult patients aged 18 years or older with a Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) score of 4 or above, scheduled for elective non-cardiac surgery under general anesthesia at Konya City Hospital. Preoperative EASIX score will be calculated from routine laboratory values (LDH, creatinine, platelet count) obtained within 24 hours before surgery. Post-induction hemodynamic data will be collected for the first 15 minutes after anesthesia induction. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Adult frail patients (CFS score ≥4) scheduled for elective non-cardiac surgery under general anesthesia at Konya City Hospital Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation. Patients are consecutively enrolled during the preoperative assessment period.
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Age 18 years or older
- Scheduled for elective non-cardiac surgery under general anesthesia
- Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) score of 4 or above
- Available routine preoperative laboratory values (LDH, creatinine, platelet count) within 24 hours before surgery
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Cardiac surgery
- Emergency surgery
- Preoperative vasopressor infusion
- Severe hematological disease
- Missing laboratory data required for EASIX calculation
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| EASIX Score AssessmentPreoperative Endothelial Activation and Stress Index (EASIX) score calculated from routine laboratory parameters obtained within 24 hours before surgery. Formula: LDH (U/L) × Creatinine (mg/dL) / Platelet count (10⁹/L). No additional blood sampling is performed; only existing routine preoperative laboratory values are used. | Other | Frail Patients Undergoing Non-Cardiac Surgery |
Primary outcome
Incidence of Post-Induction Hypotension
Time frame: Within the first 15 minutes after anesthesia induction
Occurrence of MAP below 65 mmHg and/or a decrease of 20% or more from baseline mean arterial pressure, measured every 2 minutes for the first 15 minutes after anesthesia induction, before surgical incision.
2 secondary outcomes
Diagnostic Performance of EASIX Score for Post-Induction Hypotension
Time frame: Preoperative assessment within 24 hours before surgery
Interaction Between Frailty Severity and EASIX on Post-Induction Hypotension
Time frame: Within the first 15 minutes after anesthesia induction
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 4 Aug 2026.
- Background: PubMed 28974066Sudfeld S, Brechnitz S, Wagner JY, Reese PC, Pinnschmidt HO, Reuter DA, Saugel B. Post-induction hypotension and early intraoperative hypotension associated with general anaesthesia. Br J Anaesth. 2017 Jul 1;119(1):57-64. doi: 10.1093/bja/aex127.
- Background: PubMed 30236233Wesselink EM, Kappen TH, Torn HM, Slooter AJC, van Klei WA. Intraoperative hypotension and the risk of postoperative adverse outcomes: a systematic review. Br J Anaesth. 2018 Oct;121(4):706-721. doi: 10.1016/j.bja.2018.04.036. Epub 2018 Jun 20.
- Background: PubMed 30144029Maheshwari K, Turan A, Mao G, Yang D, Niazi AK, Agarwal D, Sessler DI, Kurz A. The association of hypotension during non-cardiac surgery, before and after skin incision, with postoperative acute kidney injury: a retrospective cohort analysis. Anaesthesia. 2018 Oct;73(10):1223-1228. doi: 10.1111/anae.14416. Epub 2018 Aug 24.
- Background: PubMed 16129869Rockwood K, Song X, MacKnight C, Bergman H, Hogan DB, McDowell I, Mitnitski A. A global clinical measure of fitness and frailty in elderly people. CMAJ. 2005 Aug 30;173(5):489-95. doi: 10.1503/cmaj.050051.
- Background: PubMed 28733186Luft T, Benner A, Jodele S, Dandoy CE, Storb R, Gooley T, Sandmaier BM, Becker N, Radujkovic A, Dreger P, Penack O. EASIX in patients with acute graft-versus-host disease: a retrospective cohort analysis. Lancet Haematol. 2017 Sep;4(9):e414-e423. doi: 10.1016/S2352-3026(17)30108-4. Epub 2017 Jul 18.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Mustafa Aydemir, MD principal investigator
Konya City Hospital
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Hypotension on Induction and Frailty, run by Konya City Hospital 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 5 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 4 Aug 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 Mustafa Aydemir, MD (+903323105000, drmustafaaydemir02@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Incidence of Post-Induction Hypotension (time frame: Within the first 15 minutes after anesthesia induction). 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 NCT07642765, which also lists 5 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 4 Aug 2026; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 6 Nov 2026.