Sevoflurane versus desflurane effects on optic nerve sheath diameter during laparoscopic hysterectomy

Comparison of the Effects of Sevoflurane and Desflurane Used for Anesthesia Maintenance on Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter in the Trendelenburg Position

Not applicable Interventional Medipol University · NCT07525648

This trial will test whether sevoflurane or desflurane causes different changes in optic nerve sheath diameter in people having laparoscopic hysterectomy with Trendelenburg positioning.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment60 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 85 Years
SexFemale
SponsorMedipol University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Istanbul)
Trial IDNCT07525648 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This prospective, interventional trial enrolls patients undergoing laparoscopic hysterectomy with bilateral oophorectomy and randomizes them to receive either sevoflurane or desflurane for general anesthesia. Optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) will be measured by ultrasound before, during pneumoperitoneum and Trendelenburg positioning, and after surgery. Hemodynamic parameters will be recorded alongside ONSD measurements and patients will be monitored for postoperative neurological complications. The primary comparison is the between-group difference in ONSD values, with secondary analyses relating ONSD changes to blood pressure, heart rate, and any neurological events.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Adults scheduled for laparoscopic hysterectomy with bilateral oophorectomy under general anesthesia who do not meet the exclusion criteria are ideal candidates.

Not a fit: Patients on beta-blockers or diuretics, with severe heart failure, diabetes with ocular or neurologic complications, prior cardiac/eye/brain/thoracic surgery, or known hydrocephalus, glaucoma, intracranial mass, or stroke are excluded and are unlikely to benefit from these results.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the results could help anesthesiologists choose the inhaled agent that limits increases in intracranial pressure during laparoscopic procedures.

How similar studies have performed: Previous work has shown ultrasound ONSD can reflect changes in intracranial pressure during laparoscopy and that inhaled anesthetics affect cerebral hemodynamics, but direct head-to-head comparisons between sevoflurane and desflurane in this setting are limited.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients planned for laparoscopic hysterectomy bilateral oophorectomy surgery under general anesthesia.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients receiving beta-blocker or diuretic treatment.
* Patients with severe heart failure.
* Patients diagnosed with diabetes with ocular or neurological complications.
* Patients who have undergone cardiac surgery, eye surgery, brain surgery, or thoracic surgery.
* Patients with a history of hydrocephalus, glaucoma, intracranial mass, and stroke.

Where this trial is running

Istanbul

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 Intracranial PressureLaparoscopic SurgeryOptic Nerve Sheath DiameterSevofluraneDesfluraneTrendelenburg Position
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.