Trial Outcomes & Findings for Dexmedetomidine Cardiovascular Safety in Pediatric Burn Patients (NCT NCT00697788)

NCT ID: NCT00697788

Last Updated: 2017-07-17

Results Overview

Looking at hemodynamic response to dexmedetomidine. Mean arterial pressure primary outcome measure.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

PHASE2

Target enrollment

8 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

10, 25, 40, 55, 70, 85, 100, 115 minutes after dexmedetomidine bolus administration

Results posted on

2017-07-17

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Cohort 1: Dexmedetomidine Bolus 1 mcg/kg Over 10 Min IV
All participants received a dexmedetomidine bolus of 1.0 micrograms (mcg) per kilogram over 10 minutes.
Cohort 2: Dexmedetomidine 0.7 mcg/kg/hr Infusion
This group received the bolus dose and a continuous infusion for 15 minutes of 0.7 mcg/kg/hr of dexmedetomidine. This group is a subset of Cohort 1 that continued in this ascending dose study.
Cohort 3: Dexmedetomidine 1.0 mcg/kg/hr Infusion
This group received the bolus dose, followed by dexmedetomidine infusion for 15 minutes at 0.7 mcg/kg/hr, followed by 1.0 mcg/kg/hr infusion for 15 minutes. This is a subset of cohort 2.
Cohort 4: Dexmedetomidine Infusion 1.3 mcg/kg/hr
This group received the bolus dose followed by the ascending infusion first at 0.7 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, then 1.0 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, the 1.3 mcg/kg.hr for 15 minutes. This group is a subset of cohort 3.
Cohort 5: Dexmedetomidine 1.6 mcg/kg/hr Infusion
This group received the bolus dose followed by the ascending infusion first at 0.7 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, then 1.0 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, the 1.3 mcg/kg.hr for 15 minutes, followed by 1.6 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes. This group is a subset of cohort 4.
Cohort 6: Dexmedetomidine 1.9 mcg/kg/hr
This group received the bolus dose followed by the ascending infusion first at 0.7 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, then 1.0 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, the 1.3 mcg/kg.hr for 15 minutes, followed by 1.6 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, followed by 1.9 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes. This group is a subset of cohort 5.
Cohort 7: Dexmedetomidine 2.2 mcg/kg/hr
This group received the bolus dose followed by the ascending infusion first at 0.7 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, then 1.0 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, the 1.3 mcg/kg.hr for 15 minutes, followed by 1.6 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, followed by 1.9 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, followed by 2.2 mcg/kg/hr over 15 minutes. This group is a subset of cohort 6.
Cohort 8: Dexmedetomidine 2.5 mcg/kg/hr
This group received the bolus dose followed by the ascending infusion first at 0.7 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, then 1.0 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, the 1.3 mcg/kg.hr for 15 minutes, followed by 1.6 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, followed by 1.9 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, followed by 2.2 mcg/kg/hr over 15 minutes, followed by 2.5 mcg/kg/hr over 15 minutes. This group is a subset of cohort 7.
Dexmedetomidine Bolus 1 mcg/kg
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Dexmedetomidine 0.7 mcg/kg/hr Infusion
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Dexmedetomidine 0.7 mcg/kg/hr Infusion
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Dexmedetomidine 1.3 mcg.kg/hr Infusion
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Dexmedetomidine 1.6 mcg.kg.hr Infusion
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Dexmedetomidine 1.9 mcg/kg/hr Infusion
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NOT COMPLETED
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Dexmedetomidine 2.2 mcg/kg/hr Infusion
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Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Cohort 1: Dexmedetomidine Bolus 1 mcg/kg Over 10 Min IV
All participants received a dexmedetomidine bolus of 1.0 micrograms (mcg) per kilogram over 10 minutes.
Cohort 2: Dexmedetomidine 0.7 mcg/kg/hr Infusion
This group received the bolus dose and a continuous infusion for 15 minutes of 0.7 mcg/kg/hr of dexmedetomidine. This group is a subset of Cohort 1 that continued in this ascending dose study.
Cohort 3: Dexmedetomidine 1.0 mcg/kg/hr Infusion
This group received the bolus dose, followed by dexmedetomidine infusion for 15 minutes at 0.7 mcg/kg/hr, followed by 1.0 mcg/kg/hr infusion for 15 minutes. This is a subset of cohort 2.
Cohort 4: Dexmedetomidine Infusion 1.3 mcg/kg/hr
This group received the bolus dose followed by the ascending infusion first at 0.7 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, then 1.0 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, the 1.3 mcg/kg.hr for 15 minutes. This group is a subset of cohort 3.
Cohort 5: Dexmedetomidine 1.6 mcg/kg/hr Infusion
This group received the bolus dose followed by the ascending infusion first at 0.7 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, then 1.0 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, the 1.3 mcg/kg.hr for 15 minutes, followed by 1.6 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes. This group is a subset of cohort 4.
Cohort 6: Dexmedetomidine 1.9 mcg/kg/hr
This group received the bolus dose followed by the ascending infusion first at 0.7 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, then 1.0 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, the 1.3 mcg/kg.hr for 15 minutes, followed by 1.6 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, followed by 1.9 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes. This group is a subset of cohort 5.
Cohort 7: Dexmedetomidine 2.2 mcg/kg/hr
This group received the bolus dose followed by the ascending infusion first at 0.7 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, then 1.0 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, the 1.3 mcg/kg.hr for 15 minutes, followed by 1.6 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, followed by 1.9 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, followed by 2.2 mcg/kg/hr over 15 minutes. This group is a subset of cohort 6.
Cohort 8: Dexmedetomidine 2.5 mcg/kg/hr
This group received the bolus dose followed by the ascending infusion first at 0.7 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, then 1.0 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, the 1.3 mcg/kg.hr for 15 minutes, followed by 1.6 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, followed by 1.9 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, followed by 2.2 mcg/kg/hr over 15 minutes, followed by 2.5 mcg/kg/hr over 15 minutes. This group is a subset of cohort 7.
Dexmedetomidine 0.7 mcg/kg/hr Infusion
Physician Decision
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Dexmedetomidine 1.6 mcg.kg.hr Infusion
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Baseline Characteristics

Dexmedetomidine Cardiovascular Safety in Pediatric Burn Patients

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Ascending Dose Study
n=8 Participants
Ascending doses of dexmedetomidine (as per protocol) Dexmedetomidine: Dexmedetomidine bolus 1 ug/kg over 10 minutes, followed by ascending infusion as follows: Dexmedetomidine \[in ug/kg/hr\], each for 15 minutes: 0.7, 1.0, 1.3, 1.6, 1.9, 2.2, 2.5.
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
8 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Hispanic or Latino
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Not Hispanic or Latino
3 Participants
n=5 Participants
Ethnicity (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
5 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
8 participants
n=5 Participants
Total Body Surface Area Burned
58.3 percentage of surface
STANDARD_DEVIATION 15.2 • n=5 Participants
Weight
33.5 kilograms
STANDARD_DEVIATION 23.5 • n=5 Participants
Central Venous Pressure
10.4 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg)
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4 • n=5 Participants
Time after injury in days
19.7 days
STANDARD_DEVIATION 10.3 • n=5 Participants
Fluid intake-Fluid output
88.7 ml/kg/24 hours
STANDARD_DEVIATION 71.8 • n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: 10, 25, 40, 55, 70, 85, 100, 115 minutes after dexmedetomidine bolus administration

Population: Acutely burned pediatric patients intubated with burns \>=20% between 2 and 19 years of age requiring escalating doses of morphine and midazolam

Looking at hemodynamic response to dexmedetomidine. Mean arterial pressure primary outcome measure.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cohort 1: Dexmedetomidine Bolus 1 mcg/kg Over 10 Min IV
n=8 Participants
Cohort 2: Dexmedetomidine Bolus + 0.7 mcg/kg/hr Infusion
n=5 Participants
Cohort 3: Dexmedetomidine 1.0 mcg/kg/hr Infusion
n=4 Participants
Cohort 4: Dexmedetomidine Infusion 1.3 mcg/kg/hr
n=4 Participants
Cohort 5: Dexmedetomidine 1.6 mcg/kg/hr Infusion
n=4 Participants
Cohort 6: Dexmedetomidine 1.9 mcg/kg/hr
n=3 Participants
Cohort 7: Dexmedetomidine 2.2 mcg/kg/hr
n=3 Participants
Cohort 8: Dexmedetomidine 2.5 mcg/kg/hr
n=3 Participants
Percent Change in Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP)
26.7 % change
Standard Deviation 7.5
30.8 % change
Standard Deviation 10.2
26.5 % change
Standard Deviation 10.5
24.5 % change
Standard Deviation 13.8
25.5 % change
Standard Deviation 12.5
18 % change
Standard Deviation 8.7
15 % change
Standard Deviation 7
15.6 % change
Standard Deviation 8.0

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 10, 25, 40, 55, 70, 85, 100, 115 minutes after dexmedetomidine bolus administration

Population: EKG was analyzed on each participant looking for presence of arrhythmias. None were detected.

Presence of arrhythmias was studied using a 3 lead realtime EKG throughout study.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cohort 1: Dexmedetomidine Bolus 1 mcg/kg Over 10 Min IV
n=8 Participants
Cohort 2: Dexmedetomidine Bolus + 0.7 mcg/kg/hr Infusion
n=5 Participants
Cohort 3: Dexmedetomidine 1.0 mcg/kg/hr Infusion
n=4 Participants
Cohort 4: Dexmedetomidine Infusion 1.3 mcg/kg/hr
n=4 Participants
Cohort 5: Dexmedetomidine 1.6 mcg/kg/hr Infusion
n=4 Participants
Cohort 6: Dexmedetomidine 1.9 mcg/kg/hr
n=3 Participants
Cohort 7: Dexmedetomidine 2.2 mcg/kg/hr
n=3 Participants
Cohort 8: Dexmedetomidine 2.5 mcg/kg/hr
n=3 Participants
Presence of Arrhythmias.
0 Participants
0 Participants
0 Participants
0 Participants
0 Participants
0 Participants
0 Participants
0 Participants

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 10, 25, 40, 55, 70, 85, 100, 115 minutes after dexmedetomidine bolus administration

Pulse oximetry was used to measure oxygen saturation.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cohort 1: Dexmedetomidine Bolus 1 mcg/kg Over 10 Min IV
n=8 Participants
Cohort 2: Dexmedetomidine Bolus + 0.7 mcg/kg/hr Infusion
n=5 Participants
Cohort 3: Dexmedetomidine 1.0 mcg/kg/hr Infusion
n=4 Participants
Cohort 4: Dexmedetomidine Infusion 1.3 mcg/kg/hr
n=4 Participants
Cohort 5: Dexmedetomidine 1.6 mcg/kg/hr Infusion
n=4 Participants
Cohort 6: Dexmedetomidine 1.9 mcg/kg/hr
n=3 Participants
Cohort 7: Dexmedetomidine 2.2 mcg/kg/hr
n=3 Participants
Cohort 8: Dexmedetomidine 2.5 mcg/kg/hr
n=3 Participants
Oxygen Saturation
99.8 Percent of Hemoglobin Saturated
Standard Deviation 0.5
99.5 Percent of Hemoglobin Saturated
Standard Deviation 0.8
99.5 Percent of Hemoglobin Saturated
Standard Deviation 0.8
98.6 Percent of Hemoglobin Saturated
Standard Deviation 1.1
98.6 Percent of Hemoglobin Saturated
Standard Deviation 1.1
98.6 Percent of Hemoglobin Saturated
Standard Deviation 1.3
99.3 Percent of Hemoglobin Saturated
Standard Deviation 1.5
99.5 Percent of Hemoglobin Saturated
Standard Deviation 0.6

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: 10, 25, 40, 55, 70, 85, 100, 115 minutes after dexmedetomidine bolus administration

Heart Rate recorded off EKG in beats per minute

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Cohort 1: Dexmedetomidine Bolus 1 mcg/kg Over 10 Min IV
n=8 Participants
Cohort 2: Dexmedetomidine Bolus + 0.7 mcg/kg/hr Infusion
n=5 Participants
Cohort 3: Dexmedetomidine 1.0 mcg/kg/hr Infusion
n=4 Participants
Cohort 4: Dexmedetomidine Infusion 1.3 mcg/kg/hr
n=4 Participants
Cohort 5: Dexmedetomidine 1.6 mcg/kg/hr Infusion
n=4 Participants
Cohort 6: Dexmedetomidine 1.9 mcg/kg/hr
n=3 Participants
Cohort 7: Dexmedetomidine 2.2 mcg/kg/hr
n=3 Participants
Cohort 8: Dexmedetomidine 2.5 mcg/kg/hr
n=3 Participants
Heart Rate
125.6 heart beats per minute
Standard Deviation 16.6
122 heart beats per minute
Standard Deviation 15.8
127.5 heart beats per minute
Standard Deviation 11.9
125.5 heart beats per minute
Standard Deviation 17.2
122.8 heart beats per minute
Standard Deviation 17.8
129.7 heart beats per minute
Standard Deviation 11.6
132.3 heart beats per minute
Standard Deviation 17.9
125 heart beats per minute
Standard Deviation 8.9

Adverse Events

Cohort 1: Dexmedetomidine Bolus 1 mcg/kg Over 10 Min IV

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 1 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Cohort 2: Dexmedetomidine 0.7 mcg/kg/hr Infusion

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 2 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Cohort 3: Dexmedetomidine 1.0 mcg/kg/hr Infusion

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Cohort 4: Dexmedetomidine 1.3 mcg/kg/hr Infusion

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Cohort 5: Dexmedetomidine 1.6 mcg/kg/hr Infusion

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Cohort 6: Dexmedetomidine 1.9 mcg/kg/hr Infusion

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Cohort 7: Dexmedetomidine 2.2 mcg/kg/hr Infusion

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Cohort 8: Dexmedetomidine 2.5 mcg/kg/hr Infusion

Serious events: 0 serious events
Other events: 0 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Cohort 1: Dexmedetomidine Bolus 1 mcg/kg Over 10 Min IV
n=8 participants at risk
All participants received a dexmedetomidine bolus dose of 1 microgram/kilogram over 10 minutes IV
Cohort 2: Dexmedetomidine 0.7 mcg/kg/hr Infusion
n=7 participants at risk
This group received the bolus dose and then an infusion of 0.7 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes
Cohort 3: Dexmedetomidine 1.0 mcg/kg/hr Infusion
n=4 participants at risk
This group received the bolus dose and then an infusion of 0.7 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, followed by 1.0 mcg/kg/hr over 15 minutes
Cohort 4: Dexmedetomidine 1.3 mcg/kg/hr Infusion
n=4 participants at risk
This group received the bolus dose and then an infusion of 0.7 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, followed by 1.0 mcg/kg/hr over 15 minutes, followed by 1.3 mcg/kg/hr
Cohort 5: Dexmedetomidine 1.6 mcg/kg/hr Infusion
n=4 participants at risk
This group received the bolus dose and then an infusion of 0.7 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, followed by 1.0 mcg/kg/hr over 15 minutes, followed by 1.3 mcg/kg/hr, followed by 1.6 mcg/kg/hr over 15 minutes
Cohort 6: Dexmedetomidine 1.9 mcg/kg/hr Infusion
n=3 participants at risk
This group received the bolus dose and then an infusion of 0.7 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, followed by 1.0 mcg/kg/hr over 15 minutes, followed by 1.3 mcg/kg/hr, followed by 1.6 mcg/kg/hr over 15 minutes, followed by 1.9 mcg/kg/hr over 15 minutes
Cohort 7: Dexmedetomidine 2.2 mcg/kg/hr Infusion
n=3 participants at risk
This group received the bolus dose and then an infusion of 0.7 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, followed by 1.0 mcg/kg/hr over 15 minutes, followed by 1.3 mcg/kg/hr, followed by 1.6 mcg/kg/hr over 15 minutes, followed by 1.9 mcg/kg/hr over 15 minutes, followed by 2.2 mcg/kg/hr over 15 minutes
Cohort 8: Dexmedetomidine 2.5 mcg/kg/hr Infusion
n=2 participants at risk
This group received the bolus dose and then an infusion of 0.7 mcg/kg/hr for 15 minutes, followed by 1.0 mcg/kg/hr over 15 minutes, followed by 1.3 mcg/kg/hr, followed by 1.6 mcg/kg/hr over 15 minutes, followed by 1.9 mcg/kg/hr over 15 minutes, followed by 2.2 mcg/kg/hr over 15 minutes, followed by 2.5 mcg/kg/hr over 15 minutes
Vascular disorders
Significant hypotension defined as mean arterial pressure <50 mm Hg
12.5%
1/8 • Data was collected for the two hour period of the study.
28.6%
2/7 • Data was collected for the two hour period of the study.
0.00%
0/4 • Data was collected for the two hour period of the study.
0.00%
0/4 • Data was collected for the two hour period of the study.
0.00%
0/4 • Data was collected for the two hour period of the study.
0.00%
0/3 • Data was collected for the two hour period of the study.
0.00%
0/3 • Data was collected for the two hour period of the study.
0.00%
0/2 • Data was collected for the two hour period of the study.

Additional Information

Erik Shank, MD

Mass General Hospital for Children

Phone: 6177242250

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place