Evaluating the effects of propofol and ketamine on heart stability during intubation

The Impact of Propofol and Ketamine on Cardiovascular Collapse During Induction for Endotracheal Intubation in Critically Ill Patients: A Prospective Observational Study

Observational Kocaeli City Hospital · NCT06750939

This study tests how the anesthetics propofol and ketamine affect heart stability in critically ill patients during intubation to see which one is safer.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment128 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorKocaeli City Hospital Government
Locations1 site (Köseköy, Kocaeli)
Trial IDNCT06750939 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study investigates how the anesthetic agents propofol and ketamine affect the risk of cardiovascular collapse in critically ill patients undergoing endotracheal intubation. It focuses on the hemodynamic stability of patients, comparing the incidence of severe hypotension and cardiac arrest associated with each agent. The study also analyzes various shock indices to provide insights into the cardiovascular effects of these induction agents during the intubation process.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include critically ill patients over 18 years old who are admitted to the ICU and require endotracheal intubation.

Not a fit: Patients who are intubated due to cardiac arrest or those who do not provide consent will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help identify safer anesthetic practices for critically ill patients, reducing the risk of cardiovascular complications during intubation.

How similar studies have performed: While the specific combination of propofol and ketamine in this context may be novel, previous studies have explored the individual effects of these agents on hemodynamic stability.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients aged over 18 years
* Patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) who undergo endotracheal intubation during their ICU stay will be included.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients who did not provide consent to participate in the study
* Patients intubated due to cardiac arrest
* Patients intubated outside the intensive care unit

Where this trial is running

Köseköy, Kocaeli

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 Cardiovascular CollapseIntubation ComplicationAnaesthetic Complication Cardiaccardiac arrestintubationshock index
Last reviewed 2026-06-14 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.