Using binaural sound to reduce anesthesia medication during surgery
The Effect of Intraoperative Binaural Sound on Remifentanil Dose Required for General Anesthesia Using Remimazolam: a Randomized, Placebo-controlled Trial
NA · Gangnam Severance Hospital · NCT06497283
This study is testing if using binaural sound during surgery can help reduce the amount of anesthesia needed for patients aged 20-60.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 72 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Gangnam Severance Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Seoul) |
| Trial ID | NCT06497283 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the impact of binaural sound on the maintenance of general anesthesia using remimazolam in patients undergoing surgery. The goal is to determine if binaural sound can effectively decrease the required dose of remifentanil, a common anesthetic agent. Patients aged 20-60 with specific health criteria will be included, while those with certain medical conditions or substance dependencies will be excluded. The intervention involves the application of binaural sound during the anesthesia process.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients aged 20-60 scheduled for general anesthesia with a healthy physical status.
Not a fit: Patients with hearing disabilities or those with significant medical conditions such as cardiovascular disease will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to reduced medication requirements and improved safety during general anesthesia.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of binaural sound in anesthesia is a novel approach, similar studies exploring sound therapy in medical settings have shown promising results.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patients scheduled for general anesthesia 2. Patients aged 20-60 3. Patients with American Society of Anesthesiologist physical status classification 1-2 4. Patients with ideal body weight 50-80 kg Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients with hearing disability 2. Patients using opioids or sedatives in 1 week 3. Patients who are dependent for alcoholics or drugs 4. Patients with hypersensitivities to remimazolam or remifentanil 5. Patients with arrhythmia, cardiovascular disease, heart failure, or hypovolemia 6. Patients with liver failure
Where this trial is running
Seoul
- Gangnam Severance Hospital — Seoul, South Korea (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hyun-Chang Kim
- Email: gsirb@yuhs.ac
- Phone: 0220194601
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.
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