Haemodynamic stability during anaesthesia induction with propofol the impact of phenylephrine
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN81365561 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN81365561 |
| Protocol serial number | IRP-2013/02-06 |
| Sponsor | Maribor University Clinical Centre (Slovenia) |
| Funder | Maribor University Clinical Centre (Slovenia) |
- Submission date
- 07/06/2014
- Registration date
- 11/07/2014
- Last edited
- 29/05/2020
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Surgery
Plain English summary of protocol
Background and study aims
Propofol is a drug that is widely used to anaesthetize a person before they have an operation. One of the effects of propofol is a drop in blood pressure. Other drugs, called vasopressors, have to then be given to the patient in order to raise the blood pressure to a more normal level. In this study, we will assess how well a continually administrated dose of a vasopressor (phenylephrine), given when the patient is being put under a general anaesthetic with propofol, is at maintaining a more stable blood pressure.
Who can participate?
Adult patients with abdominal cancers about to have high-risk abdominal surgery.
What does the study involve?
Patients are randomly allocated into one of two groups. One group are given a continuous dose of phenylephrine while being put under a general anaesthetic with propofol. The other group are given a saline solution instead. The blood pressure of both groups of patients are measured during the start (induction) of anaesthesia and compared.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
All patients are closely monitored, including continually measuring both their blood pressure and heart rate, throughout the procedure. Any possible increase or decrease in blood pressure compared to the norm will be immediately identified and treated. Therefore patients are not exposed to any additional risk.
Where is the study run from?
The Maribor University Clinical Centre (Slovenia)
When is study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
November 2013 to January 2015
Who is funding the study?
The Maribor University Clinical Centre (Slovenia)
Who is the main contact?
Professor Mirt Kamenik
mirt.kamenik@gmail.com
Contact information
Scientific
V zatiju 20
Bresternica
2354
Slovenia
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Single-centre double-blinded prospective randomized controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | The impact of phenylephrine infusion on haemodynamic stability during bispectral index (BIS) guided anaesthesia induction with propofol a double-blind randomised controlled trial |
| Study acronym | BIS PROPphen |
| Study objectives | We will compare the induction of general anaesthesia with propofol and propofol combined with phenylephrine both titrated to the same bispectral index value. We expect less hypotension and cardiac output decrease during and after the induction of anaesthesia with the use of the combination of propofol and phenylephrine. We are also interested which impact does phenylephrine have on other haemodynamic parameters during and after induction. |
| Ethics approval(s) | National Medical Ethics Committee;10/10/2013; ref. 229/09/13 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Cardiovascular disease and abdominal cancer surgery |
| Intervention | We will study the haemodynamic effects of intravenous anaesthesia induction with propofol titrated to the appropriate anaesthesia depth monitored with spectral index monitor. During induction the patients will receive a continuous infusion of either phenylephrine or saline in a double blind randomized fashion. Hypotension (<55 mmHg) will be managed with additional phenylephrine. Hypertension (>100 mmHg) will be managed with the stop of infusion, additional, fentanyl and nitro- glycerine. Tachycardia (>90/min) will be managed with fentanyl and esmolol. Bradycardia (<40/min) will be managed with atropine. |
| Intervention type | Procedure/Surgery |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
1. Mean arterial pressure |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
1. Heart rate |
| Completion date | 01/01/2015 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 50 |
| Total final enrolment | 40 |
| Key inclusion criteria | ASA II-III patients scheduled for major abdominal surgery (large bowel resection, stomach resection, liver resection, Whipple resection) and major urologic surgery (bladder resection, prostatic cancer). |
| Key exclusion criteria | 1. Alcohol-abuse 2. Drug abuse 3. Chronic use of benzodiazepines, opioids or other psychotropic substances 4. Body mass index > 30 5. Anticipated difficult intubation (Mallampati 3 and 4) 6. Kidney disease (serum creatinine > 120 mmol/l) 7. Manifest liver disease 8. Alzheimer disease 9. Epilepsy |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/11/2013 |
| Date of final enrolment | 01/01/2015 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Slovenia
Study participating centre
2354
Slovenia
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | results | 01/03/2018 | 29/05/2020 | Yes | No |
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
Editorial Notes
29/05/2020: Publication reference and total final enrolment number added.
