Using carotid doppler peak velocity to predict fluid responsiveness during major abdominal surgery

Assessing Respiratory Variation of Carotid Doppler Peak Velocity (CDPV) for Non-invasive Prediction of Fluid Responsiveness During Abdominal Surgery: a Prospective Observational Trial

Observational Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz · NCT05185141

This study is testing if measuring changes in blood flow in the carotid artery can help doctors decide how much fluid patients with septic shock need during major abdominal surgery.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment84 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
SponsorJohannes Gutenberg University Mainz Academic / other
Locations1 site (Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate)
Trial IDNCT05185141 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to evaluate the respiratory variation of carotid doppler peak velocity (∆CDPV) as a predictor of fluid responsiveness in patients undergoing major abdominal surgery. It will involve 84 patients scheduled for surgery, assessing how well ∆CDPV performs compared to established parameters like pulse pressure variation (∆PP) and corrected flow time (fTc). The study is particularly focused on patients with septic shock and aims to provide insights into hemodynamic monitoring during surgery. The findings could enhance the understanding of fluid management in surgical settings.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-80 scheduled for major abdominal surgery.

Not a fit: Patients with severe comorbidities such as significant cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure, or severe lung disease may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve fluid management during major surgeries, leading to better patient outcomes.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that ∆CDPV can predict fluid responsiveness effectively, but this approach is still being evaluated in broader surgical contexts.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 18-80 years
* written informed consent
* scheduled major abdominal surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

* Age \<18 or \>80 years
* pregnancy
* SIRS or sepsis
* any kind of cardiac arrhythmia
* known valve disease
* known heart failure
* any kind of known carotid stenosis
* carotid doppler peak velocity \>182 cm/s before baseline measurement (expected stenosis)
* missing indication for invasive arterial blood pressure monitoring (IBP) not related to the study
* peripheral artery disease (PAD)
* BMI \> 35 kg/m2
* intraabdominal hypertension
* ASA-PSC of 4
* severe lung disease (e.g. COPD grade 3, fibrosis)
* esophageal disease of any kind
* participation in another clinical study

Where this trial is running

Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate

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 Hemodynamic InstabilityFluid ResponsivenessHemodynamic MonitoringCarotid Doppler Peak VelocityPulse Pressure VariationFluid Challenge
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.