Breath Monitoring of Propofol (Observational Study)

November 11, 2013 updated by: Cyrill Hornuss, Ludwig-Maximilians - University of Munich

Breath Monitoring of Propofol in Patients Undergoing Anesthesia for Surgical Procedures(Observational Study)

This trial investigates the relationship between concentrations of the anesthetic drug propofol in exhaled breath and blood in patients undergoing general anesthesia for elective surgery. The main goal of this study is to develop a population pharmacokinetic model for propofol in exhaled breath.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Propofol is a hypnotic drug commonly used for induction and maintenance of general anesthesia. Propofol is adiministered intravenously and has a comfortable side effect profile. Patients recover fast after propofol anesthesia and are less likely to suffer from post-operative nausea and vomiting compared to general anesthesia with inhalational anesthetics. However, titration of propofol can be challenging and patients may suffer from over- or underdosing during propofol anesthesia. Recent work has demonstrated that propofol is exhaled during anesthesia. Monitoring of propofol concentrations in breath gas during anesthesia may help to titrate propofol anesthesia more effectively. Yet, it is unclear how propofol concentrations vary among patients. This study aims to investigate this variation in a cohort of patients undergoing general anesthesia for elective surgical procedures. Propofol will be measured in breath gas continuously from the induction of anesthesia until recovery. Blood samples will be drawn from the start of anesthesia up to 24 h after the end of the anesthesia procedure and assayed for propofol blood concentrations. We will built a pharmacokinetic model from breath and blood measurements in order to describe the variability of propofol breath concentrations among study participants.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

30

Contacts and Locations

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

Study Locations

  • Germany
    • Bayern
      • München, Bayern, Germany, 81377
        • Klinikum der Universität München, Campus Großhadern

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Study persons undergo general anesthesia for elective routine surgery at the hospital of the University of Munich (Klinikum der Universität München)

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • scheduled for routine surgery
  • age ≥ 18 years
  • planned duration of intervention > 1 hour
  • written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • propofol administration within 3 days prior to planned intervention
  • pregnancy
  • inability to give informed consent
  • retraction of informed consent

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

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Propofol
This study will investigate patients that undergo routine anesthesia for elective surgical procedure at the hospital of the University of Munich(Klinikum der Universität München. Patients will receive intravenous anesthesia with propofol.
Drug: General anesthesia with propofol
Study subjects will undergo general anesthesia with propofol according to the clinical standard protocol practiced at the hospital of the University of Munich.
Other Names:
  • propofol-lipuro

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Exhaled Propofol
Time Frame: Continuous measurement during anesthetic procedure
Propofol concentrations in breath gas will be assessed every 500 ms during the anesthesia procedure. Participants will be followed for the duration of the anesthesia procedure, an expected average of 4 hours.
Continuous measurement during anesthetic procedure

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

Ludwig-Maximilians - University of Munich

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Cyrill Hornuss, MD, Ludwig-Maximilians - University of Munich

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

May 1, 2013

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2013

Study Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 26, 2013

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 1, 2013

First Posted (Estimate)

July 4, 2013

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

November 13, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 11, 2013

Last Verified

November 1, 2013

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • ExhaledPropofolPK

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