Measuring Depth of Unconsciousness at the End of Life Using Bispectral Index (BIS)
- Conditions
- Loss of Consciousness at End of Life
- Registration Number
- NCT01768416
- Lead Sponsor
- University Hospital, Ghent
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to use the BIS monitor to assess the degree of consciousness in pre-terminal palliative patients admitted to our palliative care unit and to ascertain if this tool provides a more accurate assessment of consciousness in this specific group of patients than clinical observation of consciousness and the use of sedation scales.
We hypothesize that the measured BIS results provide a more accurate assessment of the patient's level of consciousness than routine clinical observation or the use of sedation scales.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 10
- Pre-terminal palliative patients with a life expectancy of 72 hours or less at the start of the observation.
- lack of consent of patient or representative
Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Measuring the accuracy of BIS monitoring in assessing the evolution of the level of consciousness in pre-terminal patients 72 hours Measuring the accuracy of BIS monitoring in assessing the evolution of the level of consciousness in pre-terminal patients with a life expectancy of 72 hours or less from the moment of the first clinical signs of dying and loss of consciousness until the moment of death.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Determining the evolution of BIS values, measured in pre-terminal patients 72 hours Determining the evolution of BIS values, measured in pre-terminal patients with a life expectancy of 72 hours or less from the moment of the first clinical signs of dying and loss of consciousness until the moment of death.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University Hospital Ghent
🇧🇪Ghent, Belgium