Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Comparing two methods of anesthesia to reduce awareness and dreaming during surgery

Official title: Reduction of Awareness and Dreaming During Neurosurgical Procedures Using Target- Controlled Infusion, Comparison With Manual Total Intravenous Anesthesia TIVA.

Run by University Hospital Hradec Kralove · NCT03476213 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing two different ways to give anesthesia during brain surgery to see which one helps patients avoid awareness and dreaming while they are under.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment80 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Hospital Hradec Kralove
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Hradec Králové)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 16, 2018
Main results expectedDecember 15, 2025
Study endsJune 30, 2027
Registry record updatedMay 10, 2024
Trial IDNCT03476213 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults with a Glasgow Coma Scale score of 15, classified as ASA Physical Status I-III, and scheduled for elective brain tumor surgery lasting up to 5 hours.

Probably not a fit

Patients with severe cardiac conditions, substance abuse issues, or those requiring awake operations may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study compares two techniques of total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) to assess their effectiveness in reducing awareness and dreaming during elective neurosurgical procedures. Patients will be randomly assigned to receive either manual TIVA or target-controlled infusion (TCI) anesthesia. The study aims to evaluate not only the incidence of awareness and dreaming but also the hemodynamic stability of patients during surgery. A total of 80 patients scheduled for brain tumor resection will participate, with assessments conducted postoperatively using the Modified Brice Questionnaire.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved anesthesia techniques that minimize awareness and dreaming during surgery, enhancing patient comfort and safety.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown promising results with target-controlled infusion techniques in anesthesia, suggesting potential benefits in reducing awareness.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Glasgow Coma scale 15
* ASA Physical Status Classification System I - III
* planed surgery for brain tumor to 5 hours
* postoperative awakening

Exclusion Criteria:

* NYHA III, IV
* abuse of stimulating drugs, grass, alcohol dependence
* BMI over 40 in females and over 35 in men
* propofol alergie
* awake operations
* postoperative arteficial ventilation

Where it's running

  • University Hospital Hradec Kralove
    Hradec Králové, Czechia
    Recruiting

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How to take part

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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.