Monitoring brain health in patients under anesthesia using EEG
Monitoring Neurological Deterioration in Anaesthetised Patients With Electroencephalogram (EEG): Demonstration With Patients Undergoing Neurovascular Intervention After Cerebrovascular Attack (CVA).
This study tests a new brain monitoring system using EEG to see if it can quickly spot problems in patients at high risk for brain issues during surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Rambam Health Care Campus Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Haifa) |
| Trial ID | NCT02691338 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to validate a novel EEG-based algorithm designed to detect cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) in patients undergoing anesthesia. The research focuses on patients at high risk for neurological deterioration, particularly those undergoing cardiac surgery or mechanical thrombectomy for acute CVA. By utilizing a simple EEG system with four electrodes, the study seeks to provide immediate alerts for any signs of brain ischemia during surgery. The goal is to optimize and validate this monitoring system to improve patient outcomes in high-risk surgical settings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are patients undergoing mechanical thrombectomy for acute CVA under anesthesia.
Not a fit: Patients under 18 years of age or those unable to provide informed consent will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this monitoring system could significantly reduce the risk of severe brain damage in patients undergoing high-risk surgeries.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited existing standardization for brain monitoring in anesthetized patients, this approach is innovative and has not been widely tested in similar contexts.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Informed consent (by individual or guardian) * Undergoing thrombectomy procedure under anaesthesia for acute CVA * for control: * Healthy individual, with no neurological disease undergoing sedation for procedure Exclusion Criteria: * Age \< 18 years * no informed consent
Where this trial is running
Haifa
- Rambam Health Care Campus — Haifa, Israel (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Dana Baron Shahaf, MD PhD
- Email: dana_bs@rambam.health.gov.il
- Phone: 972-50-2065929
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.