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Ketamine and Propofol for Upper Endoscopy

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Anesthesia
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT02295553
Lead Sponsor
The Hospital for Sick Children
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the dose-response relationship of ketamine in combination with propofol.

Detailed Description

Direct visualization of the esophagus, stomach and small intestine is performed using a scope that is inserted while the patient is under under deep sedation or general anesthesia. The most common method of providing general anesthesia for upper endoscopy is intravenous administration of medications such as propofol, often in combination with other medications such as fentanyl, midazolam, remifentanil or ketamine. One study found that the combination of propofol and ketamine provides better conditions (less patient movement, more stable heart and breathing) but more side effects afterwards compared to propofol and fentanyl.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
56
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age 3-13 years
  • Receiving general anesthesia for upper endoscopy
Exclusion Criteria
  • Known or possible difficult airway
  • BMI > 35
  • Weight < 10 kg
  • Sedative premedication required
  • Known contraindication to ketamine or propofol

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Ketamine 0 mg/kgPropofolKetamine dose will be 0 mg/kg. Propofol dose for the first patient will be 4 mg/kg. Doses for the subsequent patients will increase or decrease by 1.6 mg/kg using the Dixon Up and Down method.
Ketamine 0.25 mg/kgKetamineKetamine dose will be 0.25 mg/kg. Propofol dose for the first patient will be 3 mg/kg. Doses for the subsequent patients will increase or decrease by 1.2 mg/kg using the Dixon Up and Down method.
Ketamine 0.25 mg/kgPropofolKetamine dose will be 0.25 mg/kg. Propofol dose for the first patient will be 3 mg/kg. Doses for the subsequent patients will increase or decrease by 1.2 mg/kg using the Dixon Up and Down method.
Ketamine 0.5 mg/kgPropofolKetamine dose will be 0.5 mg/kg. Propofol dose for the first patient will be 2.5 mg/kg. Doses for the subsequent patients will increase or decrease by 0.8 mg/kg using the Dixon Up and Down method.
Ketamine 0.5 mg/kgKetamineKetamine dose will be 0.5 mg/kg. Propofol dose for the first patient will be 2.5 mg/kg. Doses for the subsequent patients will increase or decrease by 0.8 mg/kg using the Dixon Up and Down method.
Ketamine 1.0 mg/kgPropofolKetamine dose will be 1.0 mg/kg. Propofol dose for the first patient will be 2 mg/kg. Doses for the subsequent patients will increase or decrease by 0.4 mg/kg using the Dixon Up and Down method.
Ketamine 1.0 mg/kgKetamineKetamine dose will be 1.0 mg/kg. Propofol dose for the first patient will be 2 mg/kg. Doses for the subsequent patients will increase or decrease by 0.4 mg/kg using the Dixon Up and Down method.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Dose of Propofol Required to Prevent Movement (Response) to Insertion of Endoscope Into the Patient's EsophagusThis outcome is measured at the time of insertion of the endoscope into the esophagus.

The objective is to determine the effective bolus dose in 50% of subjects (ED50) of propofol in combination with ketamine 0, 0.25, 0.5 and 1 mg/kg that produces an adequate depth of anesthesia to prevent minimal or no movement on endoscope insertion in children

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Duration of Apnea After Propofol AdministrationThis outcome will be measured after propofol is administered until the end of the procedure.

The patient will be observed for apnea after propofol is administered until the endoscopy procedure is complete. Duration of apnea will be recorded.

Incidence of Adverse Respiratory Events During the ProcedureFrom induction of anesthesia until endoscopy procedure is complete

Any respiratory adverse event including desaturation \<95 requiring oxygen administration or need for airway management maneuvers (jaw thrust, bag/mask ventilation) to relieve upper airway obstruction

Incidence of Side Effects and Complications During the Recovery PeriodFrom the time procedure is complete until discharge from hospital with an average time of 1 hour.

Side effects including:

hallucinations and/or emergence delirium measured by the Pediatric Anesthesia Emergence Delirium (PAED) scale dizziness nausea and/or vomiting administration of antiemetic pain \> 3/10 at any site (measured using age appropriate scale) time to discharge readiness using established criteria reasons for delayed discharge (if any)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

The Hospital for Sick Children

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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