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Automated Anesthesia Guided by the Conox Monitor for Surgery

Not Applicable
Terminated
Conditions
Anesthesia, General
Interventions
Device: Closed loop anesthesia
Registration Number
NCT03540875
Lead Sponsor
CMC Ambroise Paré
Brief Summary

This study compares automated administration of propofol and remifentanil versus manual administration during general anesthesia for a surgery. The closed-loop coadministration of propofol and remifentanil is guided by qCon and qNox indexes from the Conox monitor.

Detailed Description

Several monitors are currently proposed to evaluate the depth of hypnosis. The Conox monitor differentiates itself from the other brain monitor by calculating two EEG indexes, the qCon and the qNox. The qCon corresponds to the depth of the sedation and the qNox relates to the probability that a nociceptive stimulation triggers a movement of the patient. A controller allowing the automated titration of propofol guided by the qCon and remifentanil guided by the qNox has been developed. In preparation for a large multi-center control trial, this prospective randomized study evaluates the effectiveness of such a closed-loop anesthesia system. Two groups of patients are compared: one arm in which propofol and remifentanil are administered by the anesthesiologist using target-controlled infusion (TCI) systems, and the second arm in which propofol and remifentanil are administered automatically by the combined closed-loop anesthesia system. In both groups, the goal is to maintain qCon between 40 and 60, the recommended range during anesthesia by the manufacturer. It is expected the combined closed-loop anesthesia system group to do similar or better control to maintain the qCon in the desired range.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
TERMINATED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
62
Inclusion Criteria
  • Scheduled surgery for at least one hour
  • Consent for participation
  • Affiliation to the social security system
Exclusion Criteria
  • Pregnant or breastfeeding women
  • Patients for which Conox monitor should not be used
  • Allergies to propofol or remifentanil

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Full automation groupRemifentanilFull automation control of propofol and remifentanil
Control groupPropofolManual control of of propofol and remifentanil using TCI system
Control groupRemifentanilManual control of of propofol and remifentanil using TCI system
Full automation groupClosed loop anesthesiaFull automation control of propofol and remifentanil
Full automation groupPropofolFull automation control of propofol and remifentanil
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Adequate sedationStart of general anesthesia maintenance, i.e. qCon below 60 for 30 consecutive seconds for the first time, until the end of propofol et remifentanil infusion

Percentage of time with qCon index within the 40-60 range as recommended by the manufacturer of Conox monitor.

Data from the Conox monitor (signal quality index, qCon index, qNox index, Suppression ratio) are recorded every second.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Dose of analgesic drugIntraoperative period

Total amount of remifentanil during the induction and the maintenance of the anesthesia

Explicit memorization48 hours

Awareness standardized questionnaire

Adequate analgesiaStart of general anesthesia maintenance, i.e. qNox below 60 for 30 consecutive seconds for the first time, until the end of propofol et remifentanil infusion

Percentage of time with qNox index within the 40-60 range as recommended by the manufacturer of Conox monitor.

Occurrence of Burst Suppression Ratio (bsr)Intraoperative period

Presence of Burst Suppression defined by a rate \> 10% for at least one minute

Dose of hypnotic drugIntraoperative period

Total amount of propofol during the induction and the maintenance of the anesthesia

Medical interventions on the dosage of drugsIntraoperative period

Number of modifications of target of propofol and remifentanil

Hemodynamic statusIntraoperative period

Number of episodes of hemodynamic anomalies having required a treatment

Fluid therapyIntraoperative period

Intraoperative volume loading and transfusion

Delay before awakening12 hours

Delay between the cessation of infusion of propofol and remifentanil and extubation

Trial Locations

Locations (3)

Service d'Anesthésie Réanimation Chirurgicale, CHU Besançon

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Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

Service d'Anesthésie, Hôpital Foch

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Suresnes, Ile De France, France

Service d'Anesthésie du Centre Clinical

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Soyaux, Poitou-Charentes, France

Service d'Anesthésie Réanimation Chirurgicale, CHU Besançon
🇫🇷Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France
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