Evaluating the effects of high flow nasal oxygen therapy during deep sedation

What is the Effect of Deep Procedural Sedation With HFNOT on the tcPCO2, mitoPO2 and mitoVO2.

Observational Erasmus Medical Center · NCT06124027

This study is testing whether high flow nasal oxygen therapy can help keep patients safe and breathing well during deep sedation for medical procedures.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment35 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorErasmus Medical Center Academic / other
Locations1 site (Rotterdam, South Holland)
Trial IDNCT06124027 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study investigates the impact of high flow nasal oxygen therapy (HFNOT) on patients undergoing deep procedural sedation. It focuses on monitoring key parameters such as tcPCO2, mitoPO2, and mitoVO2 to assess ventilation adequacy during sedation. The study aims to understand the balance between sedation depth and respiratory function, particularly in patients who may be at risk for inadequate ventilation. By analyzing these parameters, the research seeks to enhance patient safety during procedures requiring deep sedation.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years scheduled for procedures requiring deep procedural sedation with high flow nasal oxygen therapy.

Not a fit: Patients with conditions such as porphyria, mitochondrial disease, or those who are pregnant or lactating may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve patient safety and outcomes during procedures that require deep sedation by ensuring adequate ventilation.

How similar studies have performed: While the use of HFNOT during sedation is gaining attention, this specific approach to monitoring ventilation parameters is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age over 18 years
* Acceptable proficiency of the Dutch language
* Scheduled for a procedure requiring deep procedural sedation with HFNOT.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Porphyria
* Known intolerance to components of the ALA plaster
* Presence of mitochondrial disease
* Pregnancy/lactation
* Patients with skin lesions on the measurement location which impede measurements
* Incapability to provide inform consent, due to a mental condition interfering with the ability to understand the provided information

Where this trial is running

Rotterdam, South Holland

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Sedation ComplicationHigh Flow Nasal Oxygen Therapy
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