Volume Optimisation and Cognitive Function in Major Abdominal Surgery

NCT ID: NCT03186846

Last Updated: 2021-01-20

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

30 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2017-10-01

Study Completion Date

2019-08-01

Brief Summary

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In the last 25 years, there has been a lot of attention directed on reducing perioperative morbidity and mortality by improving intraoperative monitoring and hemodynamic optimisation of patients. Advanced monitoring devices and new parameters have shifted the focus of anaesthesia management from macro- to micro circulation with the emphasis on the determinants of oxygen delivery and tissue oxygenation. There is increasing evidence that long-term outcome is improved by goal-directed optimisation of hemodynamic parameters (optimisation of stroke volume and cardiac output by fluids and inotropic and vasoactive drugs). Besides, new monitoring possibilities (depth of anaesthesia and cerebral and tissue oxygenation monitors) and adherence to protocols have proved beneficial in reducing morbidity cognitive dysfunction.

However, questions are raised what the optimal goals (healthy population derived normal values, preoperative values, maximal values, restrictive fluid management) should be. Secondly, all new methods were used separately and there is a lack of studies to show the effect of combined (multimodal) monitoring on occurrence of cognitive dysfunction. All gathered data indicate that the combined use of new methods with adherence to an appropriate protocol might radically improve the perioperative management and outcome of high-risk surgical patients.

The present study tests the hypothesis that intraoperative multimodal monitoring with hemodynamic optimisation, BIS-guided anaesthesia and maintenance of optimal cerebral oxygen saturation will reduce cognitive dysfunction.

Detailed Description

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BACKGROUND There is increasing evidence that intraoperative aesthetic management influences outcomes. (5). Besides this the occurrence of low MAP, low minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) and low bispectral index (BIS) increased hospital stay and mortality.

Conventional intraoperative monitoring can result in occult low levels of blood flow and oxygen delivery that lead to complications that only occur days or weeks following surgery and give false re-assurance to the anaesthetist that he or she is doing a "good job". Advanced monitoring devices and new parameters have shifted the focus of anaesthesia management from macro- to microcirculation with the emphasis on the determinants of oxygen delivery and tissue oxygenation. There are more and more trials showing that introduction of new monitors and treatment protocols with predefined treatment limits or targets (goal-directed optimisation of hemodynamic parameters) improves long-term patient outcome and reduces morbidity and mortality by over 50%. Several studies have shown benefit when individualised; targeted oxygen delivery algorithms incorporating both fluid resuscitation and vasoactive drugs were used with high-risk surgical patients. The measurement of regional cerebral oxygen saturation can predict cognitive dysfunction after cardiac surgery. BIS monitoring facilitates anaesthetic titration, and reduced anaesthetic exposure and decreased the risk of postoperative cognitive dysfunction. There is reduction in strokes, less mechanical ventilation and shorter length of stay (LOS) with the use of INVOS.

However, all new methods have been studied separately and there is a lack of studies to show the effect of combined (multimodal) monitoring on mortality and occurrence of complications, including cognitive decline. All gathered data indicate that the combined use of new methods (assessment of fluid status, depth of anaesthesia and tissue oxygenation) with adherence to appropriate protocol might radically improve perioperative management and outcome of high-risk surgical patients.

Besides, questions are raised what the optimal goals (healthy population derived normal values, preoperative values, maximal values) should be. Lately, studies have shown that optimising cardiac output and oxygen delivery to higher (supra-normal) values intra- and postoperatively did not affect post-operative complications rate, intensive care unit stay or hospital length of stay. Probably the target should be maintaining patient's blood flow and oxygen delivery at preinduction levels. The question was also raised in fluid management. Liberal approach can lead to oedema of the intestines and other tissues, which may be responsible for poor tissue healing and other complications. In abdominal surgery, protocol-based fluid restriction reduced the incidence of perioperative complications such as cardiopulmonary events and disturbances of bowel motility while improving wound and anastomotic healing and reducing hospital stay in comparison to liberal fluid management. One of the trials has shown 52% lower rate of major postoperative complications in restrictive group than in the conventional group.

HYPOTHESIS The present study tests the hypothesis that intraoperative multimodal monitoring with hemodynamic optimisation, BIS-guided anaesthesia and maintenance of optimal cerebral oxygen saturation will reduce cognitive decline.

Conditions

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Cognitive Decline

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Participants

Study Groups

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multimodal monitoring

LiDCO Rapid, unilateral INVOS and unilateral BIS monitors will be applied. Should there be pre-existing carotid stenosis, INVOS sensor will be applied on the same side. In case of pre-existing cerebral pathology, the INVOS sensor will be applied to the contralateral side. Baseline values of nominal stroke index (SI), cardiac index (CI), BIS, mean arterial pressure (MAP) and regional oxygen saturation (rSO2) will be recorded. Basal rSO2 will be recorded prior to preoxygenation which raises the value. Before the induction, up to 250ml of balanced crystalloid solution will be administered. These will include antibiotics solvents and other pre-induction i.v. therapy.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

multimodal monitoring

Intervention Type DEVICE

LiDCO Rapid, unilateral INVOS and unilateral BIS monitors will be applied. Should there be pre-existing carotid stenosis, INVOS sensor will be applied on the same side. In case of pre-existing cerebral pathology, the INVOS sensor will be applied to the contralateral side. Baseline values of nominal stroke index (SI), cardiac index (CI), BIS, mean arterial pressure (MAP) and regional oxygen saturation (rSO2) will be recorded. Basal rSO2 will be recorded prior to preoxygenation which raises the value. • Before the induction, up to 250ml of balanced crystalloid solution will be administered. These will include antibiotics solvents and other pre-induction i.v. therapy.

placebo

No multimodal monitoring will be applied in control group.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

placebo

Intervention Type DEVICE

Before the induction, up to 250ml of balanced crystalloid solution will be administered. These will include antibiotics solvents and other pre-induction i.v. therapy.

Interventions

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multimodal monitoring

LiDCO Rapid, unilateral INVOS and unilateral BIS monitors will be applied. Should there be pre-existing carotid stenosis, INVOS sensor will be applied on the same side. In case of pre-existing cerebral pathology, the INVOS sensor will be applied to the contralateral side. Baseline values of nominal stroke index (SI), cardiac index (CI), BIS, mean arterial pressure (MAP) and regional oxygen saturation (rSO2) will be recorded. Basal rSO2 will be recorded prior to preoxygenation which raises the value. • Before the induction, up to 250ml of balanced crystalloid solution will be administered. These will include antibiotics solvents and other pre-induction i.v. therapy.

Intervention Type DEVICE

placebo

Before the induction, up to 250ml of balanced crystalloid solution will be administered. These will include antibiotics solvents and other pre-induction i.v. therapy.

Intervention Type DEVICE

Other Intervention Names

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LiDCO Rapid, unilateral INVOS, unilateral BIS

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* ASA 2-3 patients,
* \> 18 years
* signed written consent for anesthesia and study participation
* Major abdominal surgery (stomach and intestin resection)
* epidural catheter insertion

Exclusion Criteria

* pregnant women
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

90 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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University Medical Centre Ljubljana

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Alenka Spindler-Vesel

MD, PhD, Head of anaesthesiology department for abdominal surgery

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Alenka Spindler Vesel, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University Medical Centre Ljubljana

Locations

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University Medical Centre

Ljubljana, , Slovenia

Site Status

Countries

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Slovenia

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Other Identifiers

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KME 21/11/16

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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