Assessing pain in ICU patients with delirium using pupillometry
Use of Automated Pupillometry for Pain Assessment in ICU Patients with Delirium
St. Anne's University Hospital Brno, Czech Republic · NCT05811208
This study is testing a new way to measure pain in ICU patients with delirium using eye measurements to see if it helps improve their pain management.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | St. Anne's University Hospital Brno, Czech Republic (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Brno, Czech republic) |
| Trial ID | NCT05811208 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to evaluate pain assessment methods in intensive care unit (ICU) patients who are experiencing delirium. It will utilize automated pupillometry alongside established pain assessment scales, such as the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Behavioral Pain Scale (BPS), and Critical Care Observational Tool (CPOT). The study will periodically assess the incidence of delirium and pain in patients after surgery, while also recording medication and vital signs. The goal is to improve pain management in patients who may struggle to communicate their pain due to delirium.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include postoperative patients in the ICU who can undergo the CAM-ICU test.
Not a fit: Patients with eye diseases, brain injuries, strokes, epilepsy, or neuromuscular diseases may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance pain assessment and management in ICU patients, leading to better patient outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive results using pupillometry for nociception assessment, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * patient after surgery * possibility to perform CAM - ICU test (patients with Richmond Agitation-Sedation Scale -2 to +2) Exclusion Criteria: * eye diseases * brain injury * stroke * epilepsy * neuromuscular diseases
Where this trial is running
Brno, Czech republic
- St. Anne's University Hospital in Brno — Brno, Czech republic, Czechia (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Patrik Mica, MSc — St. Anne's University Hospital
- Study coordinator: Ivan Cundrle, MD, PhD
- Email: ivan.cundrle@fnusa.cz
- Phone: 00420543183533
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Delirium, Pain, Postoperative, pupillometry, delirium, pain