Optimizing sedation during ERCP procedures using EEG monitoring

Evaluation of the Depth of Sedation in Patients Undergoing Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio Pancreatography (ERCP) With 4-Channel Electroencephalography (EEG)

Observational Ankara City Hospital Bilkent · NCT06866886

This study is testing if using EEG to monitor sedation can help patients aged 18-65 recover faster and feel more comfortable during ERCP procedures compared to traditional methods.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment84 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
SponsorAnkara City Hospital Bilkent Academic / other
Locations1 site (Ankara)
Trial IDNCT06866886 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to enhance sedation management for patients undergoing endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) by utilizing 4-channel electroencephalography (EEG) to monitor the depth of sedation. Patients aged 18-65 with ASA risk scores of I-III will be included, and their sedation levels will be adjusted based on EEG readings and standard monitoring techniques. The study will compare traditional sedation methods with EEG-guided approaches to ensure balanced anesthesia and quicker recovery times. Data on vital signs and sedation levels will be collected throughout the procedure to assess the effectiveness of the EEG monitoring.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients aged 18-65 with ASA risk scores of I-III who are scheduled for elective ERCP procedures.

Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit include those under 18 or over 65, those with ASA risk scores of IV or higher, pregnant women, individuals with neurological conditions, and patients with difficult airways or obesity.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to safer and more effective sedation practices during ERCP procedures, improving patient outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: While EEG monitoring in sedation is a growing field, this specific application in ERCP procedures is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* ASA I-II-III risk score
* Volunteer patients
* Patients aged 18-65 years of both sexes undergoing elective ERCP procedure

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patient reluctance
* Being under 18 years of age
* Being over 65 years of age
* ASA risk score of 4 and above 4
* Pregnant women
* Those with neurological conditions
* Patients with difficult airways
* Obesity (BMI\>30)

Where this trial is running

Ankara

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 AnesthesiaSedationSedation ComplicationAnesthesia, IntravenousMonitoring of Depth of AnesthesiaRecovery From Anesthesiapatient state indexEEG
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 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.