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Remimazolam Versus Dexmedetomidine for Sedation During Neuraxial

8 september 2026 bijgewerkt door: Benjamin Hyers, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Remimazolam Versus Dexmedetomidine for Procedural Sedation During Neuraxial Anesthesia Placement For Scheduled Cesarean Delivery

Patients presenting for a scheduled cesarean delivery who require a neuraxial anesthetic will be randomized to receive intravenous remimazolam or dexmedetomidine for procedural sedation during the placement of their spinal or epidural anesthesia.

Studie Overzicht

Toestand

Nog niet aan het werven

Conditie

Interventie / Behandeling

Gedetailleerde beschrijving

After obtaining consent, women presenting for scheduled cesarean delivery on the labor floor at Mount Sinai Hospital will be randomized into two groups to receive either remimazolam or dexmedetomidine. Baseline maternal demographic data, vital signs, and anxiety scores will be obtained. Prior to the placement of the spinal or epidural anesthesia, the unblinded clinical team will administer weight-based intravenous boluses of the assigned study medication, titrated to a target Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) score of -1 to -2. Maternal anxiety scores and vital signs will be continuously monitored at 5-minute intervals throughout the neuraxial placement procedure. Following the completion of the cesarean delivery, a blinded research member will administer a brief survey in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) to evaluate patient satisfaction and memory preservation.

Studietype

Ingrijpend

Inschrijving (Geschat)

150

Fase

  • Fase 4

Contacten en locaties

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Studiecontact

Studie Locaties

  • Verenigde Staten
    • New York
      • New York, New York, Verenigde Staten, 10029
        • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
        • Contact:
        • Hoofdonderzoeker:
          • Benjamin Hyers, 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:

  • Pregnant patient scheduled for cesarean delivery
  • ≥ 18 years old
  • ≥ 37 weeks gestational age

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnant patients < 18 years old
  • Pregnant patients < 37 weeks gestational age
  • Has known hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines or dexmedetomidine
  • Has history of chronic benzodiazepine use or misuse

Studie plan

Dit gedeelte bevat details van het studieplan, inclusief hoe de studie is opgezet en wat de studie meet.

Hoe is de studie opgezet?

Ontwerpdetails

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

Wapens en interventies

Deelnemersgroep / Arm
Interventie / Behandeling
Experimenteel: Remimazolam
Participants randomized to this arm will receive intravenous remimazolam for procedural sedation prior to and during the placement of neuraxial anesthesia (spinal or epidural) for their scheduled cesarean delivery. Dosing will be titrated by an unblinded anesthesiologist to achieve a light target sedation level.
Geneesmiddel: Remimazolam
Administered via multiple weight-based intravenous boluses of 0.03 mg/kg over 1-2 minutes. Boluses are titrated sequentially until the patient reaches a target Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) score of -1 to -2. Once the target sedation window is initially achieved, the clinical anesthesiologist will ask the patient if they desire additional anxiolysis; additional boluses will be given only upon explicit patient request. Administration terminates immediately upon successful placement of the neuraxial block.
Actieve vergelijker: Dexmedetomidine
Participants randomized to this arm will receive intravenous dexmedetomidine for procedural sedation prior to and during the placement of neuraxial anesthesia (spinal or epidural) for their scheduled cesarean delivery. Dosing will be titrated by an unblinded anesthesiologist to achieve a light target sedation level.
Geneesmiddel: Dexmedetomidine
Administered via multiple weight-based intravenous boluses of 0.1 μg/kg over 1-2 minutes. Boluses are titrated sequentially until the patient reaches a target Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) score of -1 to -2. Once the target sedation window is initially achieved, the clinical anesthesiologist will ask the patient if they desire additional anxiolysis; additional boluses will be given only upon explicit patient request. Administration terminates immediately upon successful placement of the neuraxial block.

Wat meet het onderzoek?

Primaire uitkomstmaten

Uitkomstmaat
Maatregel Beschrijving
Tijdsspanne
Sedation success
Tijdsspanne: From the initiation of study drug administration until participant discharge from the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), up to approximately 4 hours post-delivery.

This will be a composite primary outcome that is patient focused with values "Yes" or "No." To achieve a "Yes" for sedation success, all the following components must be met:

  • Satisfaction of anxiolysis rated as ≥ 2 on a 9-point scale (where -4 = Completely Dissatisfied, 0 = Neutral, and +4 = Completely Satisfied)
  • Preserved memory of the birth
  • No vital sign changes during the neuraxial placement, defined as hypotension (SBP < 80% of baseline), hypertension (SBP > 120% of baseline), bradycardia (HR < 60 bpm), tachycardia (HR > 100 bpm), respiratory depression (RR < 12 breaths/min), hypoxia (SpO2 < 90%). Baseline is defined as pre-op vitals taken in the PACU.
  • Would get the medication again
From the initiation of study drug administration until participant discharge from the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), up to approximately 4 hours post-delivery.

Secundaire uitkomstmaten

Uitkomstmaat
Maatregel Beschrijving
Tijdsspanne
Total sedation dose
Tijdsspanne: From the initiation of the study drug until return to baseline sedation (RASS 0), up to approximately 2 hours.

The total sedation dose used will be recorded for remimazolam in mg and mg/kg and dexmedetomidine in μg and μg/kg.

(The Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) scale score of 0 indicates that the participant is alert and calm.)
From the initiation of the study drug until return to baseline sedation (RASS 0), up to approximately 2 hours.
Time to peak sedation
Tijdsspanne: From the initiation of the study drug until highest level of sedation, total sedation approximately 20 minutes.
The time to peak sedation will be defined as the time from start of sedation to highest Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) sedation score recorded. The Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) scale will be scored: 0 = alert and calm; -1 = drowsy (not fully alert, sustained (> 10 s) awareness with eye contact to voice); -2 = light sedation (awakens briefly (< 10 s) with eye contact to voice); -3 = moderate sedation (movement but no eye contact to voice); -4 = deep sedation (no response to voice, but eye opens or movement to physical stimulation); and -5 = unarousable (no response to voice or physical stimulation).
From the initiation of the study drug until highest level of sedation, total sedation approximately 20 minutes.
Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS)
Tijdsspanne: Assessed at baseline and 1-minute intervals until baseline is restored, up to approximately 2 hours.
The participant's sedation score will be assessed using the Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) scale. A RASS score of 0 = alert and calm; -1 = drowsy (not fully alert, sustained (> 10 s) awareness with eye contact to voice); -2 = light sedation (awakens briefly (< 10 s) with eye contact to voice); -3 = moderate sedation (movement but no eye contact to voice); -4 = deep sedation (no response to voice, but eye opens or movement to physical stimulation); and -5 = unarousable (no response to voice or physical stimulation).
Assessed at baseline and 1-minute intervals until baseline is restored, up to approximately 2 hours.
Time to sedation recovery
Tijdsspanne: From the initiation of the study drug until return to baseline sedation (RASS 0), up to approximately 2 hours.
The time to sedation recovery, which is the time between last minute of peak sedation (RASS -1 to -2) to baseline sedation (RASS 0), will be recorded. A Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale (RASS) score of 0 = alert and calm; -1 = drowsy (not fully alert, sustained (> 10 s) awareness with eye contact to voice); -2 = light sedation (awakens briefly (< 10 s) with eye contact to voice); -3 = moderate sedation (movement but no eye contact to voice); -4 = deep sedation (no response to voice, but eye opens or movement to physical stimulation); and -5 = unarousable (no response to voice or physical stimulation).
From the initiation of the study drug until return to baseline sedation (RASS 0), up to approximately 2 hours.
Anxiety scores
Tijdsspanne: From the initiation of the study drug at baseline, 1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 20 minutes until neuraxial completion, up to 20 minutes.
Anxiety scores will be assessed via Likert scale 1-10. A higher score indicates higher level of anxiety.
From the initiation of the study drug at baseline, 1 minute, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes, 20 minutes until neuraxial completion, up to 20 minutes.
Iowa Satisfaction with Anesthesia Scale (ISAS)
Tijdsspanne: From the initiation of study drug administration until participant discharge from the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), up to approximately 4 hours post-delivery.
Patient satisfaction will be assessed using a short survey given in the PACU after the cesarean delivery using the Iowa Satisfaction with Anesthesia Scale (ISAS). ISAS is scored as a mean of responses to 11 statements (e.g., "I felt pain," "I was satisfied with my anesthetic care"), yielding a single composite number. Each statement is measured from a range of -3 (not satisfied) to +3 (satisfied). A higher score indicates a higher patient satisfaction.
From the initiation of study drug administration until participant discharge from the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), up to approximately 4 hours post-delivery.
Time for Neuraxial Placement
Tijdsspanne: From the initiation of study drug administration until participant discharge from the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), up to approximately 4 hours post-delivery.
The time for neuraxial placement, which is the total time it takes for the anesthesiologist to complete placement of the neuraxial for the patient before cesarean delivery, will be recorded.
From the initiation of study drug administration until participant discharge from the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), up to approximately 4 hours post-delivery.
Heart Rate
Tijdsspanne: Every 5 minutes from the initiation of study drug administration until participant discharge from the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), up to approximately 4 hours post-delivery.
The patient's heart rate (HR) will be assessed.
Every 5 minutes from the initiation of study drug administration until participant discharge from the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), up to approximately 4 hours post-delivery.
Mean Blood Pressure
Tijdsspanne: Every 5 minutes from the initiation of study drug administration until participant discharge from the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), up to approximately 4 hours post-delivery.
The patient's mean blood pressure (MBP) will be assessed.
Every 5 minutes from the initiation of study drug administration until participant discharge from the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), up to approximately 4 hours post-delivery.
Respiratory Rate
Tijdsspanne: Every 5 minutes from the initiation of study drug administration until participant discharge from the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), up to approximately 4 hours post-delivery.
The patient's respiratory rate (RR) will be assessed.
Every 5 minutes from the initiation of study drug administration until participant discharge from the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), up to approximately 4 hours post-delivery.
Oxygen Saturation
Tijdsspanne: Every 5 minutes from the initiation of study drug administration until participant discharge from the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), up to approximately 4 hours post-delivery.
The patient's oxygen saturation (SpO2) will be assessed.
Every 5 minutes from the initiation of study drug administration until participant discharge from the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), up to approximately 4 hours post-delivery.
Number of participants who experienced hypoxia
Tijdsspanne: From the initiation of study drug administration until participant discharge from the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), up to approximately 4 hours post-delivery.
The presence of hypoxia will be accessed. Hypoxia will be defined as oxygen saturation (SpO2) < 90%.
From the initiation of study drug administration until participant discharge from the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), up to approximately 4 hours post-delivery.
Number of participants who experienced hypotension
Tijdsspanne: From the initiation of study drug administration until participant discharge from the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), up to approximately 4 hours post-delivery.
The presence of hypotension will be accessed. Hypotension is systolic blood pressure (SBP) < 80% of baseline.
From the initiation of study drug administration until participant discharge from the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), up to approximately 4 hours post-delivery.
Number of participants who experienced tachycardia
Tijdsspanne: From the initiation of study drug administration until participant discharge from the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), up to approximately 4 hours post-delivery.
The presence of tachycardia will be accessed. Tachycardia will be heart rate (HR) > 100 bpm.
From the initiation of study drug administration until participant discharge from the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), up to approximately 4 hours post-delivery.
Number of participants who experienced bradycardia
Tijdsspanne: From the initiation of study drug administration until participant discharge from the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), up to approximately 4 hours post-delivery.
The presence of bradycardia will be accessed. Bradycardia will be heart rate (HR) < 60 bpm.
From the initiation of study drug administration until participant discharge from the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), up to approximately 4 hours post-delivery.
Number of participants who used vasoactive drugs (ephedrine, phenylephrine)
Tijdsspanne: From the initiation of study drug administration until participant discharge from the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), up to approximately 4 hours post-delivery.
Vasoactive drugs (ephedrine, phenylephrine) are used if a patient has hypotension refractory to the standard care of fluids and prophylactic phenylephrine.
From the initiation of study drug administration until participant discharge from the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), up to approximately 4 hours post-delivery.
Number of participants who needed flumazenil
Tijdsspanne: From the initiation of study drug administration until participant discharge from the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), up to approximately 4 hours post-delivery.
Flumazenil is a reversal agent for remimazolam and used if the patient is clinically oversedated.
From the initiation of study drug administration until participant discharge from the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), up to approximately 4 hours post-delivery.
Number of fetal NICU admissions
Tijdsspanne: Up to approximately 4 hours post-delivery.
The number of fetal NICU admissions will be recorded.
Up to approximately 4 hours post-delivery.
Fetal APGAR scores
Tijdsspanne: 1 minute and 5 minutes after infant birth.
The APGAR score is a cumulative score ranging from 0 to 10. A higher score indicates a better health outcome.
1 minute and 5 minutes after infant birth.
Umbilical artery/vein pH
Tijdsspanne: Up to approximately 4 hours post-delivery.
This is the pH of the umbilical artery and vein. Umbilical cord blood pH is a measure of the hydrogen ion concentration in the blood obtained from the umbilical artery and/or umbilical vein at birth. The pH scale is continuous, with a lower pH indicating greater acidemia. A lower pH may reflect increased fetal exposure to intrapartum hypoxia.
Up to approximately 4 hours post-delivery.
Base excess
Tijdsspanne: Up to approximately 4 hours post-delivery.
Base excess in umbilical cord blood is a continuous measure reported in mmol/L (or mEq/L). A higher (less negative) base excess indicates more normal neonatal acid-base status, while a lower (more negative) base excess indicates greater metabolic acidosis, reflecting fetal oxygen deficit during labor and delivery.
Up to approximately 4 hours post-delivery.

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Sponsor

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Onderzoekers

  • Hoofdonderzoeker: Benjamin Hyers, MD, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine

Studie record data

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Bestudeer belangrijke data

Studie start (Geschat)

25 november 2026

Primaire voltooiing (Geschat)

1 mei 2028

Studie voltooiing (Geschat)

1 mei 2028

Studieregistratiedata

Eerst ingediend

11 juni 2026

Eerst ingediend dat voldeed aan de QC-criteria

11 juni 2026

Eerst geplaatst (Werkelijk)

16 juni 2026

Updates van studierecords

Laatste update geplaatst (Werkelijk)

9 september 2026

Laatste update ingediend die voldeed aan QC-criteria

8 september 2026

Laatst geverifieerd

1 september 2026

Meer informatie

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Trefwoorden

Aanvullende relevante MeSH-voorwaarden

Andere studie-ID-nummers

  • STUDY-26-00500

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Beschrijving IPD-plan

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Nee

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Ja

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