Monitoring brain oxygen levels during carotid artery surgery

Perioperative Application of Hemodynamic Management Based on Regional Cerebral Oxygen Saturation Monitoring of Cerebral Autoregulation in Carotid Endarterectomy

Not applicable Interventional Beijing Tiantan Hospital · NCT06406842

This study is testing if monitoring brain oxygen levels during carotid artery surgery can help reduce the risk of strokes and other complications for patients.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment560 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
SponsorBeijing Tiantan Hospital Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Beijing, Beijing Municipality and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT06406842 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study investigates the relationship between local cerebral oxygenation monitoring and the risk of postoperative stroke in patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy. It aims to implement a management strategy that utilizes real-time monitoring of cerebral oxygen index to optimize cerebral blood flow autoregulation during surgery. By evaluating the effectiveness of this approach, the study seeks to reduce the incidence of neurological complications following the procedure. The research focuses on patients scheduled for elective surgery and assesses their cerebral oxygen levels to guide hemodynamic management.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients aged 18-80 scheduled for elective carotid endarterectomy with an ASA classification of II or III.

Not a fit: Patients with preoperative cognitive impairment, a history of neurosurgery, or those on psychotropic medications may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce the risk of postoperative strokes in patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy.

How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of monitoring cerebral oxygenation in this context is novel, similar studies have shown promise in improving outcomes in surgical patients.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients scheduled for elective carotid endarterectomy
* ASA Ⅱ or Ⅲ
* aged 18-80 years old

Exclusion Criteria:

* preoperative moderate and severe cognitive impairment
* preoperative psychotropic medication history within one year
* history of neurosurgery
* have speech or language impairments

Where this trial is running

Beijing, Beijing Municipality and 1 other locations

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 Carotid EndarterectomyCerebral Autoregulation
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