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Target-controlled Infusion Versus Patient-controlled Sedation With Propofol in Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Sedation
Registration Number
NCT01072435
Lead Sponsor
Helsinki University Central Hospital
Brief Summary

Propofol is a drug of choice for deep sedation in endoscopy. Propofol can be administered in many ways: by infusion or intravenous boluses and with self-administration device (patient-controlled sedation; PCS). It is not clear which method of propofol administration would be preferable. The main objective of the trial is to compare 2 different methods of propofol administration during ERCP: patient-controlled administration(PCS) and target-controlled infusion (TCI).

Detailed Description

80 patients of age 18-75 undergoing elective ERCP will be included to the randomized non-commercial clinical trial. Exclusion criteria are: allergy to the opioids or propofol, dementia, mental retardation, severe liver or kidney insufficiency, significant heart failure or lung disease, drug addiction. The endpoints are: ease of procedures performance, complications, degree of sedation, recovery time, propofol and opioid consumption. During the procedure patients observed and treated by the anaesthesiologist and anaesthesia nurse .

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
82
Inclusion Criteria
  • elective ERCP patients
Exclusion Criteria
  • allergy to propofol or opioid;
  • inability to cooperate;
  • ASA(American Society of Anaesthesiology)class greater than 3

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
patient's and endoscopist´s satisfaction,One day
vital signs:oxygen saturation,blood pressure,heart rate,breathing rateOne day
sedation degreesOne day
propofol consumptionOne day
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Helsiki University central Hospital,Meilahti Hospital,Endoscopy unit

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Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

Helsiki University central Hospital,Meilahti Hospital,Endoscopy unit
🇫🇮Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

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