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- Clinical Trial NCT01377636
Measurement of Bispectral Index and Awareness in Patients Undergoing Electrophysiology Studies With Isoproterenol
Study to Measure BIS and Awareness in Patients Receiving Isoproterenol During Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
Study Overview
Detailed Description
Isoproterenol is a direct acting Beta-1 and Beta-2 agonist useful for its effects on bronchodilation and myocardial contractility. Its CNS side effects include nervousness, headache, dizziness, restlessness, insomnia, anxiety, tension, blurring of vision, fear, and excitement. In addition to our preliminary data, two case reports show an increase in BIS with administration of isoproterenol. Our hypothesis is that administration of isoproterenol will increase the level of consciousness of the patient as reflected in the BIS reading.
The BIS Vista Monitor is a non-invasive device that measures the electrical activity of the brain. It computes a number between 0 and 100 which corresponds to a level of consciousness which is known as the Bispectral (BIS) value. Using the BIS value to guide administration of anesthetic medication, clinicians can make informed decisions for optimal anesthesia. This technology has the potential to prevent over sedation, but is currently not a standard monitoring device.
Another approach to evaluating the level of consciousness of anesthetized patients is to assess their ability to form memories or recall events which occurred while under anesthesia. Conscious recall is the first to disappear with decreasing levels of consciousness. A BIS of 60 or less has been shown in various studies to be sufficient to prevent conscious recall in the vast majority of patients. We propose to use a modified isolated forearm technique test in which the patient is asked to squeeze an observer's hand during anesthesia to ascertain if awareness can occur without recall at a BIS of 60 to 70. (6) Implicit memory in which there is no conscious recall or evaluation of awareness can be assessed by word stem completion tests and has been shown to occur with a BIS as low as 40 - 60 although these results are not consistent across all studies. (7)
Study Type
Enrollment (Actual)
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
Study Locations
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New York
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New York City, New York, United States, 10016
- NYU Langone Medical Center, Department of Anesthesiology
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Genders Eligible for Study
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Patients scheduled for EP studies for catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation under general anesthesia will participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with neuromuscular disease precluding the use of succinylcholine will be excluded.
- Patient or cardiologist refusal
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Allocation: N/A
- Interventional Model: Single Group Assignment
- Masking: None (Open Label)
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: Isoproterenol, BIS, forearm test
30 consecutive patients scheduled for EP studies under general anesthesia will participate in the study.
Patients with neuromuscular disease precluding the use of succinylcholine will be excluded.
The only other exclusions will be patient or cardiologist refusal.
No attempts will be made to alter concurrent patient medication.
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patients will receive isoproterenol, have a BIS monitoring device and a modified isolated forearm test (no neuromuscular blockade).
Other Names:
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Number of Participants With an Increase in BIS Readings During Steady State
Time Frame: During time of Electrophysiology (EP) studies.
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Increasing doses of isoproterenol (5,10,15,20 mcg/minute) were administered to patients undergoing catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation.
BIS levels were measured continuously before and after isoproterenol administration.
Number of participants with increase in BIS reading during anesthetic steady state are reported below.
The BIS scale ranges from 0 to 100.
The individual's baseline BIS was measured continuously and was maintained in an anesthetic steady state with minimum variance prior to isoproterenol.
A deviation from the mean in excess of 3 points (2 STD) was defined categorically as a positive response and was counted dichotomously.
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During time of Electrophysiology (EP) studies.
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BIS Change
Time Frame: Within 20 minutes of starting isoproterenol infusion
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The BIS scale ranges from 0 to 100.
The individual's baseline BIS was measured continuously and was maintained in an anesthetic steady state with minimum variance prior to isoproterenol.
A deviation from the mean in excess of 3 points (2 STD) was defined categorically as a positive response and was counted dichotomously.The difference between Pre-BIS and Post-BIS was calculated.
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Within 20 minutes of starting isoproterenol infusion
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Number of Participants With Spontaneous Musculoskeletal Movement
Time Frame: Within 20 minutes of starting isoproterenol infusion
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Increasing doses of isoproterenol (5,10,15,20 mcg/minute) were administered to patients undergoing catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation.
Patients under steady state total venous anesthesia (TIVA) with propofol and remifentanil infusions with BIS around 50 normally do not move even in the absence of neuromuscular blockade.
Spontaneous movement appearing like restlessness during sleep is unusual.
Several patients under anesthesia after isoproterenol appear to wake up and move spontaneously.
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Within 20 minutes of starting isoproterenol infusion
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Number of Participants Who Follow Verbal Command to Squeeze Hands
Time Frame: Within 20 minutes of starting isoproterenol infusion
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Increasing doses of isoproterenol (5,10,15,20 mcg/minute) were administered to patients undergoing catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation.
Ability to follow verbal commands before and after isoproterenol infusion was assessed by asking subjects to "squeeze my hands".
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Within 20 minutes of starting isoproterenol infusion
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Other Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Number of Participants With Significant Change in Heart Rate
Time Frame: Within 20 minutes of starting isoproterenol infusion
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Heart rate measured by standard EKG monitor during anesthesia.
Pre- and Post Heart rates where noted.
An increase of 8 percent or more was defined as a significant change in heart rate.
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Within 20 minutes of starting isoproterenol infusion
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Number of Participants With Change in Blood Pressure
Time Frame: Within 20 minutes of starting isoproterenol infusion
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Non-Invasive Blood Pressure (NIBP) is measured routinely as part of an anesthetic.
Pre- and Post Blood Pressures where noted.
An increase or decrease of 10 percent or more was defined as a significant change in systolic blood pressure.
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Within 20 minutes of starting isoproterenol infusion
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Number of Participants With Amnesia or No Recall During Steady State
Time Frame: Within one hour of completing anesthesia
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Increasing doses of isoproterenol (5,10,15,20 mcg/minute) were administered to patients undergoing catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation.
Specific pre-determined test words were spoken to the subject during administration of isoproterenol.
After anesthesia, patients were tested for possible recall of those specific words.
If no words were recalled, the result was categorically defined as amnesia.
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Within one hour of completing anesthesia
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Number of Participants With New Arrhythmia During Steady State.
Time Frame: Within 20 minutes of start of isoproterenol
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Increasing doses of isoproterenol (5,10,15,20 mcg/minute) were administered to patients undergoing catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation after return to sinus rhythm.
If a non-sinus arrhythmia resulted from the infusion, the arrhythmia was defined categorically as a positive response and was counted dichotomously.
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Within 20 minutes of start of isoproterenol
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Number of Participants Who Developed Ischemia or ST Segment Changes
Time Frame: Within 20 minutes of starting isoproterenol infusion
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The (ST) segment on the EKG was monitored for changes suggestive of demand ischemia.
An observable EKG change compared to baseline was defined categorically as a positive response and was counted dichotomously.
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Within 20 minutes of starting isoproterenol infusion
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Patrick Linton, MD, NYU School of Medicine
Publications and helpful links
Study record dates
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Study Start
Primary Completion (Actual)
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First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
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More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
- Pathologic Processes
- Intraoperative Complications
- Intraoperative Awareness
- Physiological Effects of Drugs
- Adrenergic Agents
- Neurotransmitter Agents
- Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
- Autonomic Agents
- Peripheral Nervous System Agents
- Protective Agents
- Adrenergic Agonists
- Cardiotonic Agents
- Bronchodilator Agents
- Anti-Asthmatic Agents
- Respiratory System Agents
- Adrenergic beta-Agonists
- Sympathomimetics
- Isoproterenol
Other Study ID Numbers
- H#: 09-0440
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