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BIS-Guided Sedation in Critically Ill Patients Under Deep Sedation

Not Applicable
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Delirium
Sedative Overdose
Interventions
Device: Monitorization of sedation by Bispectral Index
Registration Number
NCT03840577
Lead Sponsor
Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires
Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effectiveness of sedation guided by the bispectral index (BIS) in reducing the incidence of delirium and the doses of sedative drugs used in critical patients who require deep sedation. The main questions this study aims to answer are:

* Does sedation guided by BIS lead to higher delirium and coma-free days compared to clinical monitoring?

* Does sedation guided by BIS result in reduced doses of sedative drugs compared to clinical monitoring?

Participants in this study will be randomly assigned to one of two groups:

Clinical Monitoring Group: Participants in this group will receive sedation based on clinical scales. These participants will also be fitted with a BIS sensor, but the sensor will be covered.

Sedation Guided by BIS Group: Participants in this group will receive sedation guided by the bispectral index.

The study will be conducted as a prospective, controlled, blind intervention trial with random distribution and intention to treat. The primary outcomes to be evaluated include:

* Delirium and coma-free days after the end of deep sedation using the Confusion Assessment Method for the ICU (CAM-ICU) scale.

* Total dose of sedative drugs administered.

* BIS values

Researchers will compare the two groups to determine if sedation guided by BIS is associated with a higher number of delirium and coma-free days, reduced sedative drug doses, and higher values of BIS compared to clinical monitoring.

Detailed Description

A Phase 4, randomized (1:1), controlled, double-blind, unicenter clinical trial aims to assess the effectiveness of sedation guided by the Bispectral Index (BIS) compared to sedation guided by clinical scales in critically ill patients under deep sedation. The primary objective is to investigate whether BIS-guided sedation can reduce the incidence of delirium and decrease the doses of sedative drugs administered.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
99
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients older than 18 years.
  • Under mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit
  • Indication of deep sedation (RASS objective -4, -5)
  • Admission to the ICU or indication of deep sedation up to 8 hours prior to randomization.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients with end-of-life care.
  • Family refusal to participate in the study.
  • Impossibility to place the BIS sensor (burns, extensive lesions on the forehead, prone position, etc.).
  • Patients with intracranial hypertension or convulsive status, in whom sedation has the objective of suppressing electroencephalographic waves.
  • Patients who, following a decrease in sedation, have a coma, vegetative state or a state of minimal consciousness.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Sedation guided by Bispectral IndexMonitorization of sedation by Bispectral IndexSedation guided by the Bispectral Index (BIS). Target BIS between 40 to 60.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Compare delirium and coma free days until 14 days after end of deep sedationUp to 14 days post end of deep sedation

To compare the number of Delirium and Coma-Free Days until day 14 after the cessation of deep sedation in patients receiving sedation guided by the Bispectral Index (BIS) vs. sedation guided by clinical scales. Delirium will be assessed using the CAM-ICU scale (Ely EW et al.) by non-ICU researchers who are blinded to the randomization allocation. The delirium evaluation will begin when the patient reaches a Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) score of \> -3.

Compare the doses of sedative drugs receivedFrom date of randomization until the date of end of deep sedation or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 90 days

To compare the total doses of Propofol, Midazolam, and Remifentanil (calculated in mg/kg) received during the period of deep sedation

Compare values of BISFrom date of randomization until the date of end of deep sedation or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 90 days

To compare the values of Bispectral Index (BIS) in patients receiving sedation guided by the Bispectral Index (BIS) versus sedation guided by clinical scales. This outcome will assess the BIS values recorded during the period of deep sedation and compare them between the two groups

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Compare days alive and free of the ICUFrom date of randomization until the date of ICU discharge or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 120 days

To compare the effect of sedation guided by the Bispectral Index (BIS) vs. sedation guided by clinical scales on days alive and free of the ICU

Time with values of BIS less than 40From date of randomization until the date of end of deep sedation or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 90 days

To compare the number of hours that patients receiving sedation guided by the Bispectral Index (BIS) vs. sedation guided by clinical scales had registered Bispectral Index (BIS) values below 40 during the period of deep sedation. The duration of time with BIS values below 40 will be recorded for each patient.

Compare delirium and coma free days until 14 days after end of deep sedation in patients who had more than 24 hours of deep sedationUp to 14 days post end of deep sedation

To compare the number of Delirium and Coma-Free Days until day 14 after the cessation of deep sedation in patients receiving sedation guided by the Bispectral Index (BIS) vs. sedation guided by clinical scales. Delirium will be assessed using the CAM-ICU scale (Ely EW et al.) by non-ICU researchers who are blinded to the randomization allocation. The delirium evaluation will begin when the patient reaches a Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) score of \> -3, in patients who had more than 24 hours of deep sedation

Compare days alive and free of the hospitalFrom date of randomization until the date of hospital discharge or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 120 days

To compare the effect of sedation guided by the Bispectral Index (BIS) vs. sedation guided by clinical scales on days alive and free of the hospital

Compare days alive and free of mechanical ventilation through Study Day 30From date of randomization until the date of end of mechanical ventilation or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 30 days

To compare the effect of sedation guided by the Bispectral Index (BIS) vs. sedation guided by clinical scales on the number of days alive and free of mechanical ventilation through Study Day 30

Compare days alive and free of mechanical ventilation through Study Day 60From date of randomization until the date of end of mechanical ventilation or date of death from any cause, whichever came first, assessed up to 60 days

To compare the effect of sedation guided by the Bispectral Index (BIS) vs. sedation guided by clinical scales on the number of days alive and free of mechanical ventilation through Study Day 60

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires

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Capital Federal, Argentina

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