Ketamine Compared to Propofol for Pediatric GI Endoscopy

June 30, 2009 updated by: State University of New York - Upstate Medical University
Elective outpatient endoscopy for children can be safely performed under general anesthesia with either propofol (1) or ketamine (2) infusions. Both infusions have an advantage over general anesthesia with volatile agents because they do not require intubation. The goal of both infusions is to have the patient breath spontaneously without reacting to the endoscopy which is a noxious stimulus. Patient movement, stridor and vomiting are can interrupt the procedure and increase overall OR time. Propofol also carries the added risk of causing apnea. This side effect is not commonly seen with Ketamine. Our hypothesis is that Ketamine's profile makes it a superior drug to Propofol for elective outpatient endoscopy because of reduced profound intra-operative interruptions and faster recovery time. We plan a study of pediatric patients ages 1 to 10 years old undergoing elective outpatient endoscopy. The patients will be randomized to receiving either a Ketamine or Propofol infusion, and the intra-operative interruptions will be documented by the anesthesiologist. The Post Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU) time to recovery will be monitored and recorded by a third party.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

34

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

1 year to 10 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Pre-op setting, previously scheduled for GI Endoscopy

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 1-10
  • Endoscopy with sedation scheduled

Exclusion Criteria:

  • A history of chronic respiratory disease
  • Upper respiratory infection
  • Developmental delays
  • Dysrhythmias
  • Increased intercranial pressure
  • Any sedatives or narcotics up to 6 weeks prior to procedure.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Cohort
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
GI Endoscopy
Drug: Ketamine
Weight based dosage for Peds subjects, used for duration of the endoscopy.
Drug: Propofol
Weight based dosage for Peds subjects, used for duration of the endoscopy.

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

State University of New York - Upstate Medical University

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

October 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2009

Study Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

January 31, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 12, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

February 13, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

July 2, 2009

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 30, 2009

Last Verified

June 1, 2009

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 5545UMU

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