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BIS-Guided Sedation Versus Standard Clinical Sedation During Elective Electrical Cardioversion for Atrial Fibrillation (BIS-ECV-RCT)

12 mei 2026 bijgewerkt door: AYLA ESİN, Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Bispectral Index-Guided Sedation Versus Standard Clinical Assessment-Guided Sedation During Elective Electrical Cardioversion for Atrial Fibrillation: A Prospective, Single-Center, Randomized Controlled, Assessor-Blinded Trial

Electrical cardioversion (ECV) is a standard procedure used to restore normal heart rhythm in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) by delivering a brief electrical shock to the heart. Because the procedure is painful and distressing, patients receive sedation - a controlled state of reduced consciousness - using short-acting intravenous medications. However, the optimal depth of sedation for ECV has not been well defined: too deep may cause breathing problems and low blood pressure, while too light may result in pain, awareness, or patient movement during the shock.

Bispectral index (BIS) monitoring is a non-invasive technology that continuously measures brain activity using an EEG sensor placed on the forehead, generating a numerical score from 0 (no brain activity) to 100 (fully awake). BIS scores between 61 and 80 correspond to moderate sedation, which preliminary observations suggest may be sufficient for ECV without the risks associated with deeper sedation.

This randomized controlled trial will compare two approaches to sedation monitoring during elective ECV for AF:

  • Group 1 (BIS Group): Sedation is guided by BIS monitoring, targeting a score of 61-80.
  • Group 2 (Control Group): Sedation is guided by standard clinical assessment (loss of response to verbal commands and eyelash reflex), with BIS recorded but not visible to the treating team.

Both groups will receive the same medications (propofol and fentanyl). The primary outcome is how quickly patients recover after the procedure, measured by the Modified Aldrete Score - a standard clinical recovery assessment tool. Secondary outcomes include patient and physician satisfaction, procedural pain, risk of awareness during the procedure, cardioversion success rate, hemodynamic stability, and complication rates.

The trial will enroll 60 adult patients at Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Cardiology Institute. Findings are expected to provide evidence-based guidance for standardizing sedation protocols during ECV.

Studie Overzicht

Toestand

Werving

Conditie

Interventie / Behandeling

Gedetailleerde beschrijving

Background:

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most prevalent sustained cardiac arrhythmia. Elective electrical cardioversion (ECV) is a widely used rhythm control strategy. Procedural sedation is a critical component of ECV; however, the optimal monitoring method and depth of sedation remain undefined. Excessive sedation risks respiratory depression and hemodynamic instability, particularly in patients with structural heart disease, while inadequate sedation may result in patient movement, pain, and procedural awareness.

Bispectral index (BIS) monitoring offers objective, real-time quantification of sedation depth. Preliminary clinical observation at our center suggests that BIS 61-80 provides adequate procedural conditions for ECV with propofol-fentanyl sedation, while deeper sedation (BIS <60) is associated with increased respiratory depression without additional procedural benefit.

Studietype

Ingrijpend

Inschrijving (Geschat)

60

Fase

  • Niet toepasbaar

Contacten en locaties

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Studiecontact

Studie Locaties

  • Turkije (Türkiye)
      • Istanbul, Turkije (Türkiye)
        • Werving
        • Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cardiology Institute
        • Contact:
        • Hoofdonderzoeker:
          • Kerem Erkalp, Professor MD

Deelname Criteria

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Geschiktheidscriteria

Leeftijden die in aanmerking komen voor studie

  • Volwassen
  • Oudere volwassene

Accepteert gezonde vrijwilligers

Nee

Beschrijving

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age ≥18 years
  • Documented atrial fibrillation with indication for elective electrical cardioversion
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status class I, II, or III
  • Left ventricular ejection fraction ≥30% on echocardiography
  • Adequate anticoagulation: INR ≥2.0, OR ≥3 weeks of therapeutic anticoagulation, OR absence of left atrial thrombus confirmed by transesophageal echocardiography
  • Ability and willingness to provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Known allergy or contraindication to propofol or fentanyl, or their excipients (soy, egg)
  • Hemodynamic instability (systolic blood pressure <90 mmHg or symptomatic hypotension)
  • Decompensated heart failure (NYHA functional class IV)
  • Severe obstructive sleep apnea requiring CPAP or BiPAP therapy
  • Anticipated difficult airway (modified Mallampati classification class III or IV)
  • Baseline oxygen saturation <94% or active chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Severe hepatic impairment (transaminases >3× upper limit of normal) or severe renal impairment (eGFR <30 mL/min/1.73m²)
  • Active psychiatric illness or cognitive impairment precluding questionnaire completion
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • Alcohol or substance use within the preceding 24 hours
  • Prior participation in this trial

Studie plan

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Hoe is de studie opgezet?

Ontwerpdetails

  • Primair doel: Behandeling
  • Toewijzing: Gerandomiseerd
  • Interventioneel model: Parallelle opdracht
  • Masker: Enkel

Wapens en interventies

Deelnemersgroep / Arm
Interventie / Behandeling
Experimenteel: BIS-Guided Sedation (BIS Group)
Patients in this group receive sedation with intravenous fentanyl (0.5-1 µg/kg) followed by titrated propofol (0.5-1 mg/kg) guided by continuous BIS monitoring, targeting a BIS range of 61-80. Cardioversion is initiated once the target BIS range is achieved and clinical endpoints (loss of verbal contact, loss of eyelash reflex) are confirmed.
Geneesmiddel: BIS-guided propofol sedation
IV propofol 0.5-1 mg/kg titrated to BIS 61-80, preceded by IV fentanyl 0.5-1 µg/kg. Additional propofol 0.25-0.5 mg/kg boluses as needed for repeat shocks within target range.
Actieve vergelijker: Standard Clinical Sedation (Control Group)
Patients in this group receive sedation with intravenous fentanyl (0.5-1 µg/kg) followed by titrated propofol (0.5-1 mg/kg) guided by standard clinical assessment (loss of verbal contact, loss of eyelash reflex). BIS monitoring is applied but the monitor screen is physically concealed from the treating team. BIS values are recorded for analysis only.
Geneesmiddel: Clinical-guided propofol sedation
IV propofol 0.5-1 mg/kg titrated to clinical endpoints, preceded by IV fentanyl 0.5-1 µg/kg. BIS recording passive (blinded to operator).

Wat meet het onderzoek?

Primaire uitkomstmaten

Uitkomstmaat
Maatregel Beschrijving
Tijdsspanne
Time to Recovery (Modified Aldrete Score ≥9)
Tijdsspanne: From sedation induction to Modified Aldrete Score ≥9, assessed every 5 minutes post-ECV for up to 60 minutes.
Time in minutes from sedation induction (first propofol dose) to achievement of Modified Aldrete Score ≥9, assessed by an independent, blinded anesthesiologist. The Modified Aldrete Score evaluates activity, respiration, circulation, consciousness, and oxygen saturation (0-2 points each; maximum 10). Score ≥9 indicates readiness for discharge from monitored care.
From sedation induction to Modified Aldrete Score ≥9, assessed every 5 minutes post-ECV for up to 60 minutes.

Secundaire uitkomstmaten

Uitkomstmaat
Maatregel Beschrijving
Tijdsspanne
Patient Satisfaction
Tijdsspanne: Within 60 minutes post-procedure.
Patient-reported global satisfaction with the procedure assessed using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = very dissatisfied to 5 = very satisfied), administered by the blinded assessor after Modified Aldrete Score ≥9 is achieved.
Within 60 minutes post-procedure.
Physician Satisfaction
Tijdsspanne: Immediately post-procedure (within 5 minutes of ECV completion).
Treating cardiologist's global satisfaction with sedation conditions assessed using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = very dissatisfied to 5 = very satisfied), recorded immediately after the procedure.
Immediately post-procedure (within 5 minutes of ECV completion).
Procedural Pain
Tijdsspanne: Within 60 minutes post-procedure (after Modified Aldrete Score ≥9).
Patient-reported pain intensity during the procedure assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale-11 (NRS-11; 0 = no pain, 10 = worst imaginable pain), administered after recovery.
Within 60 minutes post-procedure (after Modified Aldrete Score ≥9).
Cardioversion Success Rate
Tijdsspanne: Within 1 hour post-ECV.
Proportion of patients achieving restoration of sinus rhythm confirmed by 12-lead ECG within 1 hour of the procedure.
Within 1 hour post-ECV.
Incidence of sedation related complications
Tijdsspanne: From sedation induction to 60 minutes post-procedure.
Proportion of patients experiencing any of the following: hypotension (systolic BP <90 mmHg), bradycardia (HR <50 bpm), oxygen desaturation (SpO₂ <90%), apnea, laryngospasm, or procedurally significant arrhythmia. Recorded as a composite binary outcome (yes/no).
From sedation induction to 60 minutes post-procedure.
Number of Cardioversion Shocks and Total Energy Delivered
Tijdsspanne: During the ECV procedure.
Total number of synchronized shocks delivered and cumulative energy (Joules) used per patient.
During the ECV procedure.
Total Anesthetic Drug Consumption
Tijdsspanne: During procedure
Total dose (mg/kg) of propofol and fentanyl (µg/kg) administered during the procedure.
During procedure

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Sponsor

Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Onderzoekers

  • Hoofdonderzoeker: Kerem Erkalp, Professor Dr, Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Studie record data

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Bestudeer belangrijke data

Studie start (Werkelijk)

13 april 2026

Primaire voltooiing (Geschat)

15 juni 2026

Studie voltooiing (Geschat)

15 juli 2026

Studieregistratiedata

Eerst ingediend

12 april 2026

Eerst ingediend dat voldeed aan de QC-criteria

1 mei 2026

Eerst geplaatst (Werkelijk)

6 mei 2026

Updates van studierecords

Laatste update geplaatst (Werkelijk)

15 mei 2026

Laatste update ingediend die voldeed aan QC-criteria

12 mei 2026

Laatst geverifieerd

1 mei 2026

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  • 20260404

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