Measuring cerebral blood flow changes during blood pressure variations in ICU patients

Cerebral Perfusion Variation During Blood Pressure Changes in ICU: Relationship Between Transcranial Doppler, Frontal EEG and Cerebral Oximetry: a Prospective Observational Study

Observational Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · NCT05804773

This study is trying to see how changes in blood pressure affect blood flow to the brain in ICU patients, especially looking at those with and without heart risks.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment92 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorAssistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Academic / other
Locations1 site (Paris, France)
Trial IDNCT05804773 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to assess how cerebral perfusion varies in patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) during controlled blood pressure changes. It focuses on non-invasively measuring cerebral blood velocity using transcranial pulsed Doppler (TCD) to ensure that blood pressure levels remain within recommended safety standards during sedation. The study will compare cerebral perfusion and oxygen adequacy in patients with and without cardiovascular risk factors, providing insights into the thresholds for maintaining organ perfusion. The findings could help refine blood pressure management strategies in critically ill patients.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adult patients over 18 years old who require admission to the intensive care unit.

Not a fit: Patients under 18 years of age, pregnant women, or those unable to express their will regarding participation may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved blood pressure management protocols, enhancing organ perfusion and patient outcomes in the ICU.

How similar studies have performed: While the approach of measuring cerebral perfusion during blood pressure variations is established, this specific study's methodology and focus on ICU patients may provide novel insights.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adult patients (\> 18 years old)
* Requiring an intensive care unit admission
* Informed patient who has expressed his/her non-opposition to participating in this research or, if applicable, trusted person/relative of patient unable to express his/her wishes

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients under 18 years of age.
* Patient, or if applicable, trusted person / close relative / parent of patient unable to express his/her will, opposed to participation in the protocol
* Pregnant woman
* Patient under judicial protection
* Patient not affiliated to a social health system

Where this trial is running

Paris, France

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 Intensive Care Unit SyndromeCerebrovascular Autoregulationneurovascular couplingIndividualized vs Standard Blood Pressure ManagementStrategiesMultimodal monitoringMonitoring Brain Oxygen Saturation
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.