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Effectiveness of the NeuroSENSE for Monitoring the Hypnotic Depth of Anesthesia

Completed
Conditions
Depth of Anesthesia (DOA)
Interventions
Device: Recording of EEG using NeuroSENSE
Other: Data collection
Registration Number
NCT02088671
Lead Sponsor
NeuroWave Systems Inc.
Brief Summary

The objective of this clinical study is to investigate whether the NeuroSENSE is an adequate monitor of hypnotic depth-of-anesthesia (DOA). Therefore, this study will investigate whether the information provided by the NeuroSENSE Monitor can help in assessing the hypnotic effect of anesthetics in adult patients undergoing general anesthesia.

Detailed Description

In particular, the study will focus on the correlation between the WAVcns index, a proprietary quantifier of cortical activity displayed by the NeuroSENSE, with (1) commonly assessed clinical endpoints/variables relating to the DOA, (2) changes in anesthetic drug administration, and (3) the anesthesiologist's assessment of the DOA based on standard of care monitors and his/her own observations of the patient state.

The hypothesis under evaluation is that the WAVcns index is an independent assessor of the progression of the anesthetic state and events of general anesthesia related to hypnotic endpoints.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
76
Inclusion Criteria
  • age 18-75 years
  • ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologist) physical status I, II, or III
  • ability to read and understand the informed consent form
  • undergoing anesthesia procedure requiring intubation
  • scheduled to undergo either open or laparoscopic abdominal surgical procedures (e.g. colectomy, hysterectomy, radical retropubic prostatectomy, nephrectomy, pancreatectomy, etc.), breast surgery including reduction, reconstruction and mastectomies, or orthopedic surgeries under general anesthesia, expected to last at least 1 hour.
Exclusion Criteria
  • history of major head injury (possible abnormal EEG)
  • acquired scalp or skull abnormalities (e.g. psoriasis, eczema, angioma, scar tissue, burr holes, cranial implants)
  • evidence of recent trauma or active neurological disorder, stroke, seizure disorder, intellectual disability, dementia or diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease
  • major antipsychotic medications taken within last 7 days (eg. Lithium, risperidone, olanzapine)
  • known history of alcohol or drug abuse within last 30 days
  • body mass index (weight in kilograms divided by square of height in meters) > 40.0 kg/m2
  • uncontrolled hypertension with blood pressure recorded prior to surgery (systolic blood pressure > 200 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure > 110 mmHg)
  • systolic blood pressure < 90 mmHg, recorded prior to surgery
  • heart rate (HR) < 45 beats/min, recorded prior to surgery
  • insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
  • pregnancy
  • any serious medical condition that would interfere with cardiovascular response assessment or study results interpretation

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
AnesthesiaPropofol induction followed by randomized doses of desfluraneA single study group undergoing general anesthesia procedure to observe post-hoc the effect on the NeuroSENSE monitor readings. Interventions of interest: Drug: Propofol induction followed by randomized doses of desflurane; Emergence by stepping down the desflurane ET - See intervention descriptions. Device: Recording of EEG using NeuroSENSE (blinded to clinicians) - See intervention descriptions. Other: Data Collection - See intervention descriptions
AnesthesiaRecording of EEG using NeuroSENSEA single study group undergoing general anesthesia procedure to observe post-hoc the effect on the NeuroSENSE monitor readings. Interventions of interest: Drug: Propofol induction followed by randomized doses of desflurane; Emergence by stepping down the desflurane ET - See intervention descriptions. Device: Recording of EEG using NeuroSENSE (blinded to clinicians) - See intervention descriptions. Other: Data Collection - See intervention descriptions
AnesthesiaData collectionA single study group undergoing general anesthesia procedure to observe post-hoc the effect on the NeuroSENSE monitor readings. Interventions of interest: Drug: Propofol induction followed by randomized doses of desflurane; Emergence by stepping down the desflurane ET - See intervention descriptions. Device: Recording of EEG using NeuroSENSE (blinded to clinicians) - See intervention descriptions. Other: Data Collection - See intervention descriptions
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Prediction probability Pk for the WAVcns for consciousness vs unconsciousnessDuring induction of anesthesia, an expected average of 4 min

The primary outcome will test the performance of WAVcns index in discriminating between consciousness and unconsciousness during induction of anesthesia. It will be evaluated using Receiver-Operating Characteristic (ROC), and Area Under Curve (AUC) will be calculated. Note that the AUC statistic is equal to the prediction probability Pk for dichotomous responses, such as consciousness and unconsciousness.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Prediction probability Pk for the WAVcns for responders vs nonresponders to lidocaine aerosolDuring induction of anesthesia, an expected average of 4 min

This secondary outcome will test if the WAVcns index prior to lidocaine insufflations or intubation is a good predictor of patient response. The aerosolized lidocaine will be used as a standardized stimulus to objectively assess response observed at the larynx and seen in the patient during airway manipulation during induction of anesthesia.

Correlation of the WAVcns with primary anesthetic dosingDuring anesthesia maintenance, an expected average of 2 hrs

This secondary outcome will test if the WAVcns index during anesthesia maintenance correlates with primary anesthetic dosing (end tidal agent concentration).

Prediction probability for the WAVcns for responders vs nonresponders to verbal commandDuring emergence from anesthesia, an expected average of 20 min

This secondary outcome will test if the WAVcns index accurately indicates return of consciousness (response to verbal command) during emergence.

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

Fraser Health: Royal Columbian Hospital

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New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada

Fraser Health: Eagle Ridge Hospital

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Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada

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