Remimazolam Versus Midazolam for Sedation During Upper GI Endoscopy: a Randomized Controlled Trial

NCT ID: NCT06614036

Last Updated: 2024-12-04

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

RECRUITING

Clinical Phase

PHASE4

Total Enrollment

148 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2024-10-21

Study Completion Date

2026-04-30

Brief Summary

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Rationale Midazolam is known for its safety, effectiveness for procedural sedation during gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy and is used as standard sedative by endoscopists worldwide. Remimazolam is a novel, recently approved sedative, with the potential to facilitate a faster (neuropsychiatric) recovery. Therefore, it may potentially enable earlier discharge and improvement of post-procedural memory compared to midazolam. Furthermore, remimazolam may enhance patient satisfaction.

Objective The investigators aim to compare the use of remimazolam and midazolam for sedation during diagnostic upper GI endoscopies in a randomized clinical trial.

Main trial endpoints Time to full alertness (time interval from the last dosage midazolam or remimazolam to the first of 3 consecutive MOAA/S scores of 5).

Secondary trial endpoints Interval between arrival in the recovery room and full alertness, patient satisfaction (based on questionnaire after discharge and after 1 day), duration of amnesia (based on memory test after 1 day), time interval between last dosage of sedative and readiness for discharge (first Aldrete score of at least 9), total dosage and number of boluses for adequate sedation, time interval between first dosage of sedative and start of the procedure, endoscopist satisfaction (scored 0-10 after the procedure).

Trial design Randomized, multicenter, double blind, clinical trial, which will take 2 days for study participants.

Trial population Adult patients scheduled for diagnostic upper GI endoscopy with sedation. The anticipated use of fentanyl or other opioids during endoscopy is an exclusion criterium (n=148 patients).

Interventions Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either remimazolam or midazolam as a sedative and will be followed up until one day after the procedure. One group will receive midazolam as a sedative, and another group will receive remimazolam as a sedative. Both agents will be administered in accordance with current guidelines. Vital signs, MOAA/S scores, and Aldrete scores will be monitored. Additionally, a memory test and a questionnaire will be administered to the participants.

Ethical considerations relating to the clinical trial including the expected benefit to the individual subject or group of patients represented by the trial subjects as well as the nature and extent of burden and risks This study aims to evaluate two procedures employed in regular daily care. Both sedatives used in this study are considered safe and effective for procedural sedation. Therefore, the investigators anticipate minimal risk for the participants involved in the study. Participants will not be subjected to any additional interventions or hospital visits apart from randomization, data collection, and two short questionnaires to evaluate amnesia and patient satisfaction. There will be no direct benefits for the participants as a result of their participation in this study.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Sedation for Diagnostic Gastroscopy

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

OTHER

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Investigators

Study Groups

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Remimazolam

Byfavo 20 mg powder for solution for injection, remimazolam. Each vial contains remimazolam besylate equivalent to 20 mg remimazolam. Concentration after reconstitution: 2.5 mg/ml.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Remimazolam

Intervention Type DRUG

Byfavo 20 mg powder for solution for injection, remimazolam. Each vial contains remimazolam besylate equivalent to 20 mg remimazolam. Concentration after reconstitution: 2.5 mg/ml.

Midazolam

Midazolam 1mg/ml, solution for injection / infusion. Each 5ml ampoule contains 5mg midazolam. Concentration: 1mg/ml.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Midazolam

Intervention Type DRUG

Midazolam 1mg/ml, solution for injection / infusion. Each 5ml ampoule contains 5mg midazolam. Concentration: 1mg/ml.

Interventions

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Remimazolam

Byfavo 20 mg powder for solution for injection, remimazolam. Each vial contains remimazolam besylate equivalent to 20 mg remimazolam. Concentration after reconstitution: 2.5 mg/ml.

Intervention Type DRUG

Midazolam

Midazolam 1mg/ml, solution for injection / infusion. Each 5ml ampoule contains 5mg midazolam. Concentration: 1mg/ml.

Intervention Type DRUG

Other Intervention Names

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Midazolam Remimazolam

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Patients age ≥ 18 years.
* Scheduled for a diagnostic upper GI endoscopy with procedural sedation.
* Ability to provide written informed consent, and to understand the responsibilities of trial participation.

Exclusion Criteria

* Anticipated use of opioids, such as a therapeutic endoscopy or any other reason.
* ASA score of 4.
* Subject has a known history of unresolved drug or alcohol dependency that would limit ability to comprehend or follow instructions related to informed consent.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Gelre Hospitals

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Rijnstate Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role collaborator

Koen Munters

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Koen Munters

Prof. dr. B.L.A.M. Weusten

Responsibility Role SPONSOR_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Gelre Hospitals

Apeldoorn, Gelderland, Netherlands

Site Status RECRUITING

Rijnstate hospital

Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands

Site Status RECRUITING

St Antonius hospital

Nieuwegein, Utrecht, Netherlands

Site Status RECRUITING

Countries

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Netherlands

Central Contacts

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Koen Munters, MD

Role: CONTACT

+31 088 755 07 21

Facility Contacts

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Koen Munters, MD

Role: primary

+31 088 755 07 21

Koen Munters, MD

Role: primary

+31 088 755 07 21

Koen Munters, MD

Role: primary

+31 088 755 07 21

Other Identifiers

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2024-516432-94-00

Identifier Type: CTIS

Identifier Source: secondary_id

REST-study

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id