Inhaled Sevoflurane Compared to Intravenous Sedation Post Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

NCT ID: NCT00484575

Last Updated: 2010-05-20

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE1/PHASE2

Total Enrollment

100 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2007-06-30

Study Completion Date

2008-12-31

Brief Summary

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Inhaled sevoflurane during coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) reduces postoperative Troponin levels and may be associated with improved outcome. A dose-response effect has been demonstrated by de Hert et al, with greatest reductions of Troponin when Sevoflurane was used during the entire operation, as compared to Sevoflurane during parts of the operation.

Sevoflurane, as other inhaled anesthetic agents, is sedative in low doses. Postoperative sedation after CABG is currently achieved with intravenous propofol.

A new simplified method of administration of isoflurane or sevoflurane has been developed and tested by members of the research group. The Anesthetic Conserving Device is a modified heat-moisture exchanger (HME) that permits direct infusion of sevoflurane to the airway, where it is vaporized in an evaporator rod in the device.

The primary aim (and primary hypothesis)of the current trial is to examine if postoperative sedation with sevoflurane after CABG is associated with improved cardiac outcome, measured as reduced levels of Troponin, BNP and reduced incidence of cardiac events, such as atrial fibrillation, need for inotropic drugs and myocardial infarction, compared with conventional propofol sedation.

Other end-points of the trial are potential renal (protective) effects measured with cystatin C levels, need for dialysis but also measurements of inorganic fluorides in serum, as well as environmental aspects of sevoflurane sedation in a Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit. Furthermore, potential differences in ICU memories and well-being during stay in the intensive Care Unit will be investigated via patient questionnaires.

Besides routine blood sampling, plasma will be saved for later analysis of inflammatory mediators (biobank).

Detailed Description

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Sevoflurane, an inhaled anesthetic is currently recommended for anesthesia during coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

Inhaled sevoflurane during CABG reduces postoperative Troponin levels and may be associated with improved outcome. A dose-response effect of Sevoflurane cardioprotection has been demonstrated by de Hert et al, with greatest reductions of Troponin when Sevoflurane was used during the entire operation, as compared to Sevoflurane during parts of the operation or not at all.

Postoperative sedation after CABG is currently achieved with intravenous propofol.

Sevoflurane, as other inhaled anesthetic agents, is sedative in low doses. A new simplified method of administration of isoflurane or sevoflurane has been developed and tested by members of the research group. The Anesthetic Conserving Device (AnaConDa®) is a modified heat-moisture exchanger (HME) that permits direct infusion of sevoflurane to the airway, where it is vaporized in an evaporator rod in the device. Studies of isoflurane sedation with the AnaConDa® have shown good sedation effects and short wake-up times.

The primary aim (and primary hypothesis)of the current trial is to examine if postoperative sedation with sevoflurane after CABG is associated with improved cardiac outcome, measured as reduced levels of Troponin, BNP and reduced incidence of cardiac events, such as atrial fibrillation, need for inotropic drugs and myocardial infarction, compared with conventional propofol sedation.

Other end-points of the trial are potential renal (protective) effects measured with cystatin C levels, need for dialysis but also measurements of inorganic fluorides in serum, as well as environmental aspects of sevoflurane sedation in a Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit. Furthermore, potential differences in ICU memories and well-being during stay in the intensive Care Unit will be investigated via patient questionnaires.

Besides routine blood sampling, plasma will be saved for later analysis of inflammatory mediators (biobank).

Methods:

120 patients planned for CABG (without valve surgery) will be enrolled in the trial. Patients with malignant hyperthermia are excluded, as well as patients with need for mechanical circulation support.

Routine anesthesia and CABG will be followed by randomisation to either inhaled sevoflurane or intravenous propofol. Patients will be transferred from the operating room to the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CICU)with propofol sedation. Upon arrival to the CICU sedation will according to randomisation will replace propofol.

Thereafter patients will be kept sedated according to the MAAS Scale until vital parameters are stable and extubation criteria are fulfilled or for a maximum of 48 hours. Time from arrival at CICU to extubation, as well as time from termination of sedative to extubation will be measured. Total time in CICU will be recorded as well as time from arrival to discharge criteria are fulfilled.

Troponin, BNP, Creatinine, Cystatin C, CRP will be measured before CABG, and at regular time intervals postoperatively. A blood sample for storage of plasma will be taken 12 hours postoperatively, preliminary for measurement of interleukin activity as this may be attenuated by inhaled anesthetics. Hemodynamics will be recorded during CICU care, as well as need for inotropic drugs, cardioversion, arrythmias or adverse events.

Environment will be monitored with dosimeter measurements and with spectrophotometry.

After extubation patients will be monitored regarding cognitive recovery during the first hour. When discharged from the CICU, patients will receive a questionnaire in order to describe the memory panorama from the ICU stay after 1-2 days.

Conditions

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Myocardial Reperfusion Injury Atrial Fibrillation

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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propofol

propofol for sedation minimum 2 hours in CTICU after CABG

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

propofol

Intervention Type DRUG

propofol given intravenously for sedation in control group

sevoflurane

Sevoflurane via AnaConDa for minimum 2 hours in CTICU after CABG

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Sevoflurane

Intervention Type DRUG

given by infusion via AnaConDa for sedation with target MAAS 2-3

Interventions

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Sevoflurane

given by infusion via AnaConDa for sedation with target MAAS 2-3

Intervention Type DRUG

propofol

propofol given intravenously for sedation in control group

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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Sevorane

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Planned coronary artery bypass grafting

Exclusion Criteria

* Combined heart valve surgery
* Malignant Hyperthermia
* Postoperative need for mechanical circulation support
Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Karolinska Institutet

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Dept of Physiology and Pharmacology, Karolinska Institutet

Principal Investigators

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Peter V Sackey, MD, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Karolinska Institutet, Institution of Physiology and Pharmacology, Section for Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine

Jan-Olof Hellström, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Karolinska Institutet, Institution of Physiology and Phrmacology, Section for Anesthesia and Intensive Care

Anders Öwall, MD, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Karolinska University Solna, Department of Cardiothoracic Anesthesia and Intensive Care

Locations

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Karolinska University Hospital Solna, Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit

Stockholm, , Sweden

Site Status

Countries

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Sweden

Other Identifiers

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2007-000293-23

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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