BIS-Guided Sedation Versus Standard Clinical Sedation During Elective Electrical Cardioversion for Atrial Fibrillation (BIS-ECV-RCT)
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.
Обзор исследования
Статус
Статус
Условия
Условия
Вмешательство/лечение
Вмешательство/лечение
Подробное описание
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.
Тип исследования
Тип исследования
Регистрация (Оцененный)
Регистрация
Фаза
Фаза
- Непригодный
Контакты и местонахождение
Контакты исследования
Контакты исследования
- Имя: AYLA ESIN
- Номер телефона: +905326343959
- Электронная почта: ayla.esin@iuc.edu.tr
Места учебы
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Istanbul, Турция (Туркие)
- Рекрутинг
- Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cardiology Institute
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Контакт:
- AYLA ESIN, MD
- Номер телефона: 00905326343959
- Электронная почта: ayla.esin@iuc.edu.tr
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Главный следователь:
- Kerem Erkalp, Professor MD
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Критерии участия
Критерии приемлемости
Критерии приемлемости
Возраст, подходящий для обучения
- Взрослый
- Пожилой взрослый
Принимает здоровых добровольцев
Описание
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
Учебный план
Как устроено исследование?
Детали дизайна
- Основная цель: Уход
- Распределение: Рандомизированный
- Интервенционная модель: Параллельное назначение
- Маскировка: Одинокий
Количество рук
Оружие и интервенции
Группа участников / АрмияГруппа участников / Армия |
Вмешательство/лечениеВмешательство/лечение |
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Экспериментальный: 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.
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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.
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Активный компаратор: 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.
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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).
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Что измеряет исследование?
Первичные показатели результатов
Первичные показатели результатов
Мера результата |
Мера Описание |
Временное ограничение |
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Time to Recovery (Modified Aldrete Score ≥9)
Временное ограничение: From sedation induction to Modified Aldrete Score ≥9, assessed every 5 minutes post-ECV for up to 60 minutes.
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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.
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From sedation induction to Modified Aldrete Score ≥9, assessed every 5 minutes post-ECV for up to 60 minutes.
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Вторичные показатели результатов
Вторичные показатели результатов
Мера результата |
Мера Описание |
Временное ограничение |
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Patient Satisfaction
Временное ограничение: Within 60 minutes post-procedure.
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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.
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Within 60 minutes post-procedure.
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Physician Satisfaction
Временное ограничение: Immediately post-procedure (within 5 minutes of ECV completion).
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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.
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Immediately post-procedure (within 5 minutes of ECV completion).
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Procedural Pain
Временное ограничение: Within 60 minutes post-procedure (after Modified Aldrete Score ≥9).
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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.
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Within 60 minutes post-procedure (after Modified Aldrete Score ≥9).
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Cardioversion Success Rate
Временное ограничение: Within 1 hour post-ECV.
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Proportion of patients achieving restoration of sinus rhythm confirmed by 12-lead ECG within 1 hour of the procedure.
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Within 1 hour post-ECV.
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Incidence of sedation related complications
Временное ограничение: From sedation induction to 60 minutes post-procedure.
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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).
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From sedation induction to 60 minutes post-procedure.
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Number of Cardioversion Shocks and Total Energy Delivered
Временное ограничение: During the ECV procedure.
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Total number of synchronized shocks delivered and cumulative energy (Joules) used per patient.
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During the ECV procedure.
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Total Anesthetic Drug Consumption
Временное ограничение: During procedure
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Total dose (mg/kg) of propofol and fentanyl (µg/kg) administered during the procedure.
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During procedure
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Соавторы и исследователи
Спонсор
Спонсор
Следователи
Следователи
- Главный следователь: Kerem Erkalp, Professor Dr, Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Даты записи исследования
Изучение основных дат
Начало исследования (Действительный)
Начало исследования
Первичное завершение (Оцененный)
Первичное завершение
Завершение исследования (Оцененный)
Завершение исследования
Даты регистрации исследования
Первый отправленный
Первый отправленный
Впервые представлено, что соответствует критериям контроля качества
Впервые представлено, что соответствует критериям контроля качества
Первый опубликованный (Действительный)
Первый опубликованный
Обновления учебных записей
Последнее опубликованное обновление (Действительный)
Последнее опубликованное обновление
Последнее отправленное обновление, отвечающее критериям контроля качества
Последнее отправленное обновление, отвечающее критериям контроля качества
Последняя проверка
Последняя проверка
Дополнительная информация
Термины, связанные с этим исследованием
Ключевые слова
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- 20260404
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