Trial Outcomes & Findings for Effect of Head Rotation on Efficacy of Face Mask Ventilation in Anesthetized Obese (BMI ≥ 35) Adults (NCT NCT03876873)

NCT ID: NCT03876873

Last Updated: 2024-07-10

Results Overview

Measured in mL

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

21 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Day 1

Results posted on

2024-07-10

Participant Flow

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Group A
Head Rotation During Face Mask Ventilation. Step 1: Neutral Position (1 minute), Step 2: Head Rotation (1 minute), Step 3: Neutral Position (1 minute) Head Rotation During Face Mask Ventilation: Participants will receive face mask ventilation in either a neutral head position (practice standard position) or a head rotation position (45 degree angle). Medline Top Valve Anesthesia Mask: Face mask used per standard of care to provide oxygen to subjects before surgical procedures.
Group B
Head Rotation During Face Mask Ventilation. Step 1: Head Rotation (1 Minute), Step 2: Neutral Position (1 minute), Step 3, Head Rotation (1 Minute) Head Rotation During Face Mask Ventilation: Participants will receive face mask ventilation in either a neutral head position (practice standard position) or a head rotation position (45 degree angle). Medline Top Valve Anesthesia Mask: Face mask used per standard of care to provide oxygen to subjects before surgical procedures.
Overall Study
STARTED
9
12
Overall Study
COMPLETED
9
11
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
0
1

Reasons for withdrawal

Reasons for withdrawal
Measure
Group A
Head Rotation During Face Mask Ventilation. Step 1: Neutral Position (1 minute), Step 2: Head Rotation (1 minute), Step 3: Neutral Position (1 minute) Head Rotation During Face Mask Ventilation: Participants will receive face mask ventilation in either a neutral head position (practice standard position) or a head rotation position (45 degree angle). Medline Top Valve Anesthesia Mask: Face mask used per standard of care to provide oxygen to subjects before surgical procedures.
Group B
Head Rotation During Face Mask Ventilation. Step 1: Head Rotation (1 Minute), Step 2: Neutral Position (1 minute), Step 3, Head Rotation (1 Minute) Head Rotation During Face Mask Ventilation: Participants will receive face mask ventilation in either a neutral head position (practice standard position) or a head rotation position (45 degree angle). Medline Top Valve Anesthesia Mask: Face mask used per standard of care to provide oxygen to subjects before surgical procedures.
Overall Study
Physician Decision
0
1

Baseline Characteristics

Effect of Head Rotation on Efficacy of Face Mask Ventilation in Anesthetized Obese (BMI ≥ 35) Adults

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Group A
n=9 Participants
Head Rotation During Face Mask Ventilation. Step 1: Neutral Position (1 minute), Step 2: Head Rotation (1 minute), Step 3: Neutral Position (1 minute) Head Rotation During Face Mask Ventilation: Participants will receive face mask ventilation in either a neutral head position (practice standard position) or a head rotation position (45 degree angle). Medline Top Valve Anesthesia Mask: Face mask used per standard of care to provide oxygen to subjects before surgical procedures.
Group B
n=12 Participants
Head Rotation During Face Mask Ventilation. Step 1: Head Rotation (1 Minute), Step 2: Neutral Position (1 minute), Step 3, Head Rotation (1 Minute) Head Rotation During Face Mask Ventilation: Participants will receive face mask ventilation in either a neutral head position (practice standard position) or a head rotation position (45 degree angle). Medline Top Valve Anesthesia Mask: Face mask used per standard of care to provide oxygen to subjects before surgical procedures.
Total
n=21 Participants
Total of all reporting groups
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
11 Participants
n=7 Participants
20 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
7 Participants
n=5 Participants
10 Participants
n=7 Participants
17 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
2 Participants
n=5 Participants
2 Participants
n=7 Participants
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
1 Participants
n=7 Participants
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
9 Participants
n=5 Participants
11 Participants
n=7 Participants
20 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
0 Participants
n=7 Participants
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
9 participants
n=5 Participants
12 participants
n=7 Participants
21 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 1

Population: Both groups' patients' heads were rotated, however, in the Neutral Position group the patients' heads started in neutral position, while the Head Rotation group's heads started in rotated position. Data were not collected for each 1-minute change within the groups.

Measured in mL

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Neutral Position
n=9 Participants
Head Rotation During Face Mask Ventilation. Step 1: Neutral Position (1 minute), Step 2: Head Rotation (1 minute), Step 3: Neutral Position (1 minute) Patients' heads started in neutral position, and was rotated 45 degrees for 1 minute, then returned to neutral position during the 3-minute preoxygenation prior to anesthesia induction.
Head Rotation
n=11 Participants
Head Rotation During Face Mask Ventilation. Step 1: Head Rotation (1 Minute), Step 2: Neutral Position (1 minute), Step 3, Head Rotation (1 Minute) Patients' heads started in 45 degree rotated position, and was returned to normal position for 1 minute, then returned to 45 degree rotated position during the 3-minute preoxygenation prior to anesthesia induction.
Maximal and Average Expiratory Tidal Volume During Mask Ventilation
Maximal expiratory tidal volume
25 Milliliter
Standard Deviation 11.39
26.52 Milliliter
Standard Deviation 10.31
Maximal and Average Expiratory Tidal Volume During Mask Ventilation
Average expiratory tidal volume
21.96 Milliliter
Standard Deviation 11.40
23.33 Milliliter
Standard Deviation 9.90

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 1

Population: Both groups' patients' heads were rotated, however, in the Neutral Position group the patients' heads started in neutral position, while the Head Rotation group's heads started in rotated position. Data were not collected for each 1-minute change within the groups.

Measured in mL

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Neutral Position
n=9 Participants
Head Rotation During Face Mask Ventilation. Step 1: Neutral Position (1 minute), Step 2: Head Rotation (1 minute), Step 3: Neutral Position (1 minute) Patients' heads started in neutral position, and was rotated 45 degrees for 1 minute, then returned to neutral position during the 3-minute preoxygenation prior to anesthesia induction.
Head Rotation
n=11 Participants
Head Rotation During Face Mask Ventilation. Step 1: Head Rotation (1 Minute), Step 2: Neutral Position (1 minute), Step 3, Head Rotation (1 Minute) Patients' heads started in 45 degree rotated position, and was returned to normal position for 1 minute, then returned to 45 degree rotated position during the 3-minute preoxygenation prior to anesthesia induction.
Maximal and Average Inspiratory Tidal Volume During Mask Ventilation
Maximal inspiratory tidal volume
415.48 Milliliter
Standard Deviation 182.27
395.35 Milliliter
Standard Deviation 158.73
Maximal and Average Inspiratory Tidal Volume During Mask Ventilation
Average inspiratory tidal volume
339.86 Milliliter
Standard Deviation 243.76
296.45 Milliliter
Standard Deviation 90.86

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 1

Population: Both groups' patients' heads were rotated, however, in the Neutral Position group the patients' heads started in neutral position, while the Head Rotation group's heads started in rotated position. Data were not collected for each 1-minute change within the groups.

Measured in mm Hg

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Neutral Position
n=9 Participants
Head Rotation During Face Mask Ventilation. Step 1: Neutral Position (1 minute), Step 2: Head Rotation (1 minute), Step 3: Neutral Position (1 minute) Patients' heads started in neutral position, and was rotated 45 degrees for 1 minute, then returned to neutral position during the 3-minute preoxygenation prior to anesthesia induction.
Head Rotation
n=11 Participants
Head Rotation During Face Mask Ventilation. Step 1: Head Rotation (1 Minute), Step 2: Neutral Position (1 minute), Step 3, Head Rotation (1 Minute) Patients' heads started in 45 degree rotated position, and was returned to normal position for 1 minute, then returned to 45 degree rotated position during the 3-minute preoxygenation prior to anesthesia induction.
Maximal and Average End-tidal CO2 (ETCO2) During Mask Ventilation
Maximal end-tidal CO2
23 Millimeters of mercury
Standard Deviation 13.88
31.36 Millimeters of mercury
Standard Deviation 5.26
Maximal and Average End-tidal CO2 (ETCO2) During Mask Ventilation
Average end-tidal CO2
18.59 Millimeters of mercury
Standard Deviation 12.19
23.93 Millimeters of mercury
Standard Deviation 6.41

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 1

Population: Both groups' patients' heads were rotated, however, in the Neutral Position group the patients' heads started in neutral position, while the Head Rotation group's heads started in rotated position. Data were not collected for each 1-minute change within the groups.

Measured in L/min

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Neutral Position
n=9 Participants
Head Rotation During Face Mask Ventilation. Step 1: Neutral Position (1 minute), Step 2: Head Rotation (1 minute), Step 3: Neutral Position (1 minute) Patients' heads started in neutral position, and was rotated 45 degrees for 1 minute, then returned to neutral position during the 3-minute preoxygenation prior to anesthesia induction.
Head Rotation
n=11 Participants
Head Rotation During Face Mask Ventilation. Step 1: Head Rotation (1 Minute), Step 2: Neutral Position (1 minute), Step 3, Head Rotation (1 Minute) Patients' heads started in 45 degree rotated position, and was returned to normal position for 1 minute, then returned to 45 degree rotated position during the 3-minute preoxygenation prior to anesthesia induction.
Maximal and Average Airway Flow During Mask Ventilation
Maximal airway flow
97.69 Liters per minute
Standard Deviation 3.21
98.03 Liters per minute
Standard Deviation 2.50
Maximal and Average Airway Flow During Mask Ventilation
Average airway flow
97.95 Liters per minute
Standard Deviation 3.90
96.78 Liters per minute
Standard Deviation 3.53

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 1

Population: Both groups' patients' heads were rotated, however, in the Neutral Position group the patients' heads started in neutral position, while the Head Rotation group's heads started in rotated position. Data were not collected for each 1-minute change within the groups.

Measured in % Delta O2 saturation drop is the difference between 100% oxygen saturation and the lowest oxygen saturation measured, e.g., 100 - 96 (lowest measured) = 4 (delta).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Neutral Position
n=9 Participants
Head Rotation During Face Mask Ventilation. Step 1: Neutral Position (1 minute), Step 2: Head Rotation (1 minute), Step 3: Neutral Position (1 minute) Patients' heads started in neutral position, and was rotated 45 degrees for 1 minute, then returned to neutral position during the 3-minute preoxygenation prior to anesthesia induction.
Head Rotation
n=11 Participants
Head Rotation During Face Mask Ventilation. Step 1: Head Rotation (1 Minute), Step 2: Neutral Position (1 minute), Step 3, Head Rotation (1 Minute) Patients' heads started in 45 degree rotated position, and was returned to normal position for 1 minute, then returned to 45 degree rotated position during the 3-minute preoxygenation prior to anesthesia induction.
Lowest and Delta O2 Saturation Drop on SpO2 During Mask Ventilation
Lowest O2 saturation drop on SpO2
96.78 Percentage
Standard Deviation 3.53
95.73 Percentage
Standard Deviation 3.95
Lowest and Delta O2 Saturation Drop on SpO2 During Mask Ventilation
Delta O2 saturation drop on SpO2
3.22 Percentage
Standard Deviation 3.53
4.18 Percentage
Standard Deviation 4.02

SECONDARY outcome

Timeframe: Day 1

Population: Both groups' patients' heads were rotated, however, in the Neutral Position group the patients' heads started in neutral position, while the Head Rotation group's heads started in rotated position. Data were not collected for each 1-minute change within the groups.

Measured in % Delta O2 saturation drop is the difference between 100% oxygen saturation and the lowest oxygen saturation measured, e.g., 100 - 96 (lowest measured) = 4 (delta).

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Neutral Position
n=9 Participants
Head Rotation During Face Mask Ventilation. Step 1: Neutral Position (1 minute), Step 2: Head Rotation (1 minute), Step 3: Neutral Position (1 minute) Patients' heads started in neutral position, and was rotated 45 degrees for 1 minute, then returned to neutral position during the 3-minute preoxygenation prior to anesthesia induction.
Head Rotation
n=11 Participants
Head Rotation During Face Mask Ventilation. Step 1: Head Rotation (1 Minute), Step 2: Neutral Position (1 minute), Step 3, Head Rotation (1 Minute) Patients' heads started in 45 degree rotated position, and was returned to normal position for 1 minute, then returned to 45 degree rotated position during the 3-minute preoxygenation prior to anesthesia induction.
Lowest and Delta O2 Saturation Drop on SpO2 During Intubation
Lowest O2 saturation drop on SpO2
2.28 Percentage
Standard Deviation 3.22
1.90 Percentage
Standard Deviation 2.51
Lowest and Delta O2 Saturation Drop on SpO2 During Intubation
Delta O2 saturation drop on SpO2
3.22 Percentage
Standard Deviation 3.53
4.18 Percentage
Standard Deviation 4.02

Adverse Events

Group A

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

Group B

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

Serious adverse events

Adverse event data not reported

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Group A
n=9 participants at risk
Head Rotation During Face Mask Ventilation. Step 1: Neutral Position (1 minute), Step 2: Head Rotation (1 minute), Step 3: Neutral Position (1 minute) Head Rotation During Face Mask Ventilation: Participants will receive face mask ventilation in either a neutral head position (practice standard position) or a head rotation position (45 degree angle). Medline Top Valve Anesthesia Mask: Face mask used per standard of care to provide oxygen to subjects before surgical procedures.
Group B
n=12 participants at risk
Head Rotation During Face Mask Ventilation. Step 1: Head Rotation (1 Minute), Step 2: Neutral Position (1 minute), Step 3, Head Rotation (1 Minute) Head Rotation During Face Mask Ventilation: Participants will receive face mask ventilation in either a neutral head position (practice standard position) or a head rotation position (45 degree angle). Medline Top Valve Anesthesia Mask: Face mask used per standard of care to provide oxygen to subjects before surgical procedures.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders
Apnea
0.00%
0/9 • One day
1 patient from group B experienced apnea after intubation had been completed.
8.3%
1/12 • Number of events 1 • One day
1 patient from group B experienced apnea after intubation had been completed.

Additional Information

Boris Mraovic

University of Missouri-Columbia

Phone: 5738822568

Results disclosure agreements

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