SV and IVC Collapsibility Index to Predict Postinduction Hypotension

September 5, 2026 updated by: Ain Shams University

Stroke Volume Versus Inferior Vena Cava Collapsibility Index to Predict Postinduction Hypotension in Intestinal Obstruction

Postinduction hypotension (PIH) is a frequent complication during general anesthesia. This study aims to compare the predictive effectiveness and diagnostic accuracy of stroke volume (SV) measured via left ventricular outflow tract velocity time integral (LVOT-VTI) versus the inferior vena cava collapsibility index (IVC-CI) using transthoracic echocardiography. The assessment will be conducted in adult patients with intestinal obstruction undergoing exploratory abdominal surgery under general anesthesia.

Study Overview

Status

Not yet recruiting

Conditions

Detailed Description

Postinduction hypotension (PIH) is associated with adverse postoperative outcomes. In this diagnostic accuracy observational study, adult patients aged 40-70 years with intestinal obstruction undergoing exploratory abdominal surgery under general anesthesia will be enrolled at Ain Shams University Hospitals. Prior to induction of general anesthesia, transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) will be performed to measure the stroke volume (SV) via LVOT-VTI and the inferior vena cava collapsibility index (IVC-CI). Patients will receive standard rapid sequence induction, and hemodynamic parameters will be monitored post-induction to evaluate the predictive value, sensitivity, and specificity of SV versus IVC-CI for postinduction hypotension. Secondary outcomes including incidence of PIH, length of hospital stay, PACU recovery time, and postoperative nausea and vomiting will also be recorded.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Estimated)

75

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Contact

Study Contact Backup

  • Name: Islam A Taher, M.D.
  • Phone Number: +201005629809

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Adult patients diagnosed with intestinal obstruction scheduled for exploratory abdominal surgery under general anesthesia at Ain-Shams University Hospitals.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adult patients with intestinal bowel obstruction undergoing exploratory abdominal surgery under general anesthesia.
  • Age 40 to 70 years old.
  • Body Mass Index (BMI) = 18 to 25 kg/m2.
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status grade I or II.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status grade >= III.
  • Patients in whom the IVC cannot be visualized or patients with poor echogenicity.
  • Patients with hemodynamic instability.
  • Patients with vascular, respiratory, or cardiac diseases (e.g., cardiomyopathy, heart valve disease, arrhythmia, or bad exercise tolerance).
  • Pregnant patients.
  • Difficult airway or multiple intubatio

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Diagnostic accuracy of Stroke Volume (SV) to predict post-induction hypotension.
Time Frame: Baseline (pre-induction) and immediately post-induction.
Area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) of stroke volume measured via left ventricular outflow tract velocity-time integral (LVOT-VTI) as a predictor of post-induction hypotension.
Baseline (pre-induction) and immediately post-induction.
Diagnostic accuracy of Inferior Vena Cava Collapsibility Index (IVC-CI) to predict post-induction hypotension.
Time Frame: Baseline (pre-induction) and immediately post-induction.
Area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) of inferior vena cava collapsibility index measured via transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) as a predictor of post-induction hypotension.
Baseline (pre-induction) and immediately post-induction.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Length of Hospital Stay Length of Hospital Stay
Time Frame: From date of surgery until hospital discharge (up to 9 months).
Total duration of hospitalization from the day of surgery until discharge.
From date of surgery until hospital discharge (up to 9 months).
Time to Recovery from Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Time to Recovery from Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Time Frame: Intraoperative / immediate postoperative period until PACU discharge (up to 24 hours).

Time elapsed from patient admission to the PACU until meeting discharge criteria.

Time elapsed from patient admission to the PACU until meeting discharge criteria.

Intraoperative / immediate postoperative period until PACU discharge (up to 24 hours).
Incidence of Post-Induction Hypotension
Time Frame: Within 3 minutes following induction of general anesthesia.
Assessment of the proportion of patients who develop post-induction hypotension, defined as SBP decrease > 30%, MAP decrease > 20% from baseline, or absolute SBP < 90 mmHg and MAP < 60 mmHg.
Within 3 minutes following induction of general anesthesia.

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Mohamed H Shokeir, M.D., Ph.D., Ain Shams University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Estimated)

October 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

February 1, 2027

Study Completion (Estimated)

February 1, 2027

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 29, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 29, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

August 3, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

September 10, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 5, 2026

Last Verified

July 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • FMASU MD49/2025

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

IPD Plan Description

Individual participant data will not be shared to protect patient privacy and confidentiality.

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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