NCT02834065

Brief Summary

In this study the investigator will randomize 273 subjects to deep (\<20°C), low (20.1°C-24°C), or moderate (24.1°C-28°C) hypothermia during aortic arch surgery with circulatory arrest. The primary purpose of this study is to determine the effect of deep vs low vs moderate hypothermia on neurocognitive function, brain functional connectivity, and leukocyte SUMOylation patterns after surgical circulatory arrest in participants.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
273

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jul 2016

Longer than P75 for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

4 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 6, 2016

Completed
9 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 15, 2016

Completed
13 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 28, 2016

Completed
5.4 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 1, 2022

Completed
1.1 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

February 1, 2023

Completed
Last Updated

February 24, 2023

Status Verified

February 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

5.4 years

First QC Date

July 6, 2016

Last Update Submit

February 23, 2023

Conditions

Keywords

Postoperative Cognitive DeclineDeep Hypothermic Circulatory ArrestCardiovascular Surgical ProceduresFunctional Magnetic Resonance ImagingSmall Ubiquitin-Related Modifier Proteins

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in short-term cognition as measured by continuous cognitive score

    To characterize cognitive function over time while minimizing potential redundancy in the cognitive measures, a factor analysis will be performed on the cognitive test scores from baseline. A continuous change score will be calculated by subtracting the baseline cognitive index (the mean of the domain scores from factor analysis) from the follow-up cognitive index at 4 weeks.

    From baseline to 4 weeks post-operatively

Secondary Outcomes (11)

  • Change in SUMO 2/3 levels

    Pre-incision, before circulatory arrest, 10 minutes after reperfusion, 10 minutes after cardiopulmonary bypass, 4 hrs after cardiopulmonary bypass

  • Change in long-term cognition as measured by continuous cognitive score

    From baseline to 1 year post-operatively

  • Incidence of delirium

    Up to post-operative day 3

  • Change in neurological function as measured by NIHSS

    Assessed at baseline, post-op day 4, 4 weeks

  • Change in neuronal metabolism

    From baseline to 4 weeks

  • +6 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (3)

Deep Hypothermia

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Initiation of circulatory arrest using the cardiopulmonary bypass machine at temperature ≤20 degrees Celsius

Device: Cardiopulmonary bypass machine

Low Hypothermia

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Initiation of circulatory arrest using the cardiopulmonary bypass machine at temperature 20.1 - 24.0 degrees Celsius

Device: Cardiopulmonary bypass machine

Moderate Hypothermia

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Initiation of circulatory arrest using the cardiopulmonary bypass machine at temperature 24.1 - 28 degrees Celsius

Device: Cardiopulmonary bypass machine

Interventions

Routinely used cardiopulmonary bypass machine (standard of care) will be used to initiate circulatory arrest

Deep HypothermiaLow HypothermiaModerate Hypothermia

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Patients who are scheduled for elective proximal aortic reconstructive surgery (ascending aorta + aortic valve or root) with concomitant proximal hemi- or total arch replacement via median sternotomy

You may not qualify if:

  • \< 18 years of age
  • History of symptomatic cerebrovascular disease, eg, prior stroke with residual deficit
  • Alcoholism (\> 2 drinks/day)
  • Psychiatric illness (any clinical diagnoses requiring therapy)
  • Drug abuse (any illicit drug use in the past 3 months)
  • Hepatic insufficiency (liver function tests \> 1.5 times the upper limit of normal)
  • Severe pulmonary insufficiency (requiring home oxygen therapy)
  • Renal failure (serum creatinine \> 2.0 mg/dL)
  • Claustrophobic fear
  • Unable to read and thus unable to complete the cognitive testing
  • Pregnant women
  • Patients who score \< 24 on a baseline Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) or ≥ 27 on the baseline Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression (CES-D) scale
  • Patients who have pre-existing unsafe implants for 3 Tesla magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
  • Patients who have received chemotherapy in the last 12 months.
  • Patients with COVID-19 diagnosis within the past 12 months

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (4)

Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

Atlanta, Georgia, 30342, United States

Location

Duke University Health System

Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

Location

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

Location

Baylor Scott & White Research Institute

Plano, Texas, 75093, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Hughes GC, Chen EP, Browndyke JN, Szeto WY, DiMaio JM, Brinkman WT, Gaca JG, Blumenthal JA, Karhausen JA, Bisanar T, James ML, Yanez D, Li YJ, Mathew JP. Cognitive Effects of Body Temperature During Hypothermic Circulatory Arrest Trial (GOT ICE): A Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Outcomes After Aortic Arch Surgery. Circulation. 2024 Feb 27;149(9):658-668. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.123.067022. Epub 2023 Dec 12.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Cognition DisordersPostoperative Cognitive Complications

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Neurocognitive DisordersMental DisordersPostoperative ComplicationsPathologic ProcessesPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsCognitive Dysfunction

Study Officials

  • Joseph P Mathew, MD, MHSc, MBA

    Duke Health

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 6, 2016

First Posted

July 15, 2016

Study Start

July 28, 2016

Primary Completion

January 1, 2022

Study Completion

February 1, 2023

Last Updated

February 24, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-02

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations