NCT04745286

Brief Summary

Background: Atelectasis occurs in the majority of patients with general anesthesia, which can lead to postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) and affect the postoperative outcome. However, there is still no exact method to prevent it though agents. S-ketamine may prevent atelectasis due to its airway smooth muscle relaxation and anti-inflammatory effects. Lung ultrasound is a portable and reliable bedside imaging technology for diagnosing anesthesia-induced atelectasis. Here, we intend to assess whether small-dose of S-ketamine can reduce the incidence of atelectasis after intubation under general anesthesia using lung ultrasound, in order to prevent the early formation of perioperative atelectasis and perioperative pulmonary complications. Methods: The trial is a single institution, prospective, randomized controlled, parallel grouping, double-blind study. From October 2021 to March 2022, 100 patients (18-60 years old) scheduled for elective surgery will be recruited from Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, and randomly assigned to the S-ketamine group (Group S) and the normal saline group (Group N) at a ratio of 1:1. The label-masked agents will be given 5 minutes before induction and all patients will undergo a standardized general anesthesia protocol. Related data will be collected at three time point: after radial artery puncture (T1), 15 minutes after tracheal intubation (T2) and before extubation (T3). The primary outcome will be the total LUS scores at T2. Secondary outcomes include LUS scores in 6 chest regions at T2; total LUS scores at T3; arterial blood-gas analysis results (PaCO2, PaO2) and PaO2/FiO2 at T2 and T3, plateau pressure(Pplat) and dynamic lung compliance (Cdyn) at T2 and T3; the incidence of postoperative complications associated with S-ketamine and postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) 2 and 24 hours after surgery;. Discussion: This trial aims to explore whether a simple and feasible application of S-ketamine before the induction of general anesthesia can prevent atelectasis. The results of this study may provide new ideas and direct clinical evidence for the prevention and treatment of perioperative pulmonary complications during anesthesia. Key words: atelectasis, S-ketamine, ultrasound, RCT, protocol

Trial Health

35
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Trial Health Score

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Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
100

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for early_phase_1

Timeline
Completed

Started Mar 2021

Shorter than P25 for early_phase_1

Status
unknown

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

February 2, 2021

Completed
7 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

February 9, 2021

Completed
20 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

March 1, 2021

Completed
7 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 1, 2021

Completed
5 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 1, 2022

Completed
Last Updated

February 9, 2021

Status Verified

February 1, 2021

Enrollment Period

7 months

First QC Date

February 2, 2021

Last Update Submit

February 7, 2021

Conditions

Keywords

atelectasisS-ketamineultrasoundRCTprotocol

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • total lung sonography scores(LUS) scores at T2

    Using SonoSite M-Turbo with a 5-12 MHz linear transducer,patients will be scanned and scored in the supine position following the lung ultrasound method described by Sun L and colleagues. Briefly, six regions will be scanned on in each hemithorax. Scans 1 and 2 will be performed at the midline of the clavicle, scans 3 and 4 will be performed in the axilla midline. The intercostal scans (Scans 5-6) will be performed in the fifth and sixth intercostal spaces of the posterior axillary line. Place a linear probe parallel to the ribs and scan the intercostal space of each region using a two-dimensional view sequentially from right to left, cranial to caudal, and anterior to posterior within 2 minutes.Each region will be categorised and assigned into four scores(0-3) based on B-lines.Add the scores in all twelve regions to get total lung sonography scores(LUS). Finally get a score between 0 (no atelectasis) and 36 (complete atelectasis).

    T2:at the time of tracheal intubation

Secondary Outcomes (6)

  • LUS scores in 6 chest regions(scans 1-6) at T2

    T2:at the time of tracheal intubation

  • total LUS scores at T3

    T3:5min before extubation

  • arterial blood-gas analysis results (PaCO2, PaO2) and PaO2/FiO2 at T2 and T3

    after tracheal intubation (T2) and 5min before extubation (T3)

  • plateau pressure and dynamic lung compliance (Cdyn) at T2 and T3

    after tracheal intubation (T2) and 5min before extubation (T3)

  • the incidence of postoperative complications associated with S-ketamine 2 and 24 hours after surgery

    2 and 24 hours after surgery

  • +1 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

S-ketamine group

EXPERIMENTAL
Drug: S-ketamine

saline group

PLACEBO COMPARATOR
Drug: normal saline group

Interventions

Patients will receive the label-covered trial agent covered by the label after premedication 5 min before induction. Agent preparation method of S-ketamine group (Group S): Draw the dosage of S-ketamine 0.25mg ·kg -1 and dilute it with normal saline to 5ml in opaque 5-ml syringes.

S-ketamine group

Patients will receive the label-covered trial agent covered by the label after premedication 5 min before induction. Normal saline group (Group N): 5ml of normal saline, labeled as "study agents".

saline group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 60 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • Age of 18 - 60 years;
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status of I - II;
  • Patients scheduled for urinary, obstetrics and gynecology surgery in supine position or lithotomy position under general anesthesia, and the expected operation time is more than 1 hour;
  • Patients and their authorized surrogates have signed the informed consent form.

You may not qualify if:

  • Patients who have difficulty in applying pulmonary ultrasound, such as chest fractures, surgical history, etc;
  • Patients who have a history of upper respiratory tract infection one month before surgery, or a history of smoking more than 6 packs/year;
  • Preoperative chest X-ray or CT abnormalities, including atelectasis, pneumothorax, pleural effusion or pneumonia;
  • BMI\>30kg/㎡;
  • Expected difficulty in intubation or mask ventilation;
  • Patients with significant increase in intraocular pressure and intracranial pressure before surgery;
  • Patients allergic to S-ketamine, propofol and opioids.
  • Patients with a positive history of psychiatric disorders.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Related Publications (1)

  • Zhang D, Liang Y, Bao D, Xiong W, Li L, Wang Y, Liu B, Jin X. Effects of small-dose S-ketamine on anesthesia-induced atelectasis in patients undergoing general anesthesia accessed by lung ultrasound: study protocol for a randomized, double-blinded controlled trial. Trials. 2024 Jan 18;25(1):64. doi: 10.1186/s13063-023-07779-y.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pulmonary Atelectasis

Interventions

Esketamine

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Lung DiseasesRespiratory Tract Diseases

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
early phase 1
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

February 2, 2021

First Posted

February 9, 2021

Study Start

March 1, 2021

Primary Completion

October 1, 2021

Study Completion

March 1, 2022

Last Updated

February 9, 2021

Record last verified: 2021-02