NCT05641064

Brief Summary

Aim of this randomized prospective study is to investigate the immunomodulatory effects of dexmedetomidine on outcomes in patients with isolated aortic stenosis after surgical aortic valve replacement.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
60

participants targeted

Target at below P25 for phase_3

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2022

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 2, 2022

Completed
20 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

November 22, 2022

Completed
15 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 7, 2022

Completed
1.8 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

September 22, 2024

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 22, 2024

Completed
Last Updated

March 30, 2025

Status Verified

March 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

1.8 years

First QC Date

November 2, 2022

Last Update Submit

March 25, 2025

Conditions

Keywords

dexmedetomidine

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • interleukin 6

    Concentration of IL-6 24 hours preoperatively (T0), before CPB initiation (T1), 5 hours post CPB (T2) and 12 hours post CPB (T3)

    24 hours preoperatively up to 12 hours post CPB

  • tumor necrosis factor alpha

    Concentration of TNF-alpha 24 hours preoperatively (T0), before CPB initiation (T1), 5 hours post CPB (T2) and 12 hours post CPB (T3)

    24 hours preoperatively up to 12 hours post CPB

Secondary Outcomes (9)

  • Inflammatory marker concentration during hospital stay

    From recruitment date up to 30 days postoperatively

  • Infection rate

    From recruitment date up to 30 days postoperatively

  • Renal function - diuresis

    From recruitment date up to 10 days postoperatively

  • Renal function - diuretic consumption

    From recruitment date up to 10 days postoperatively

  • Renal function - GFR

    From recruitment date up to 10 days postoperatively

  • +4 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (3)

Saline

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Continuous infusion of saline starting after invasive monitoring placement and before initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) until the end of surgery

Drug: Placebo

Dexmedetomidine 0.5

EXPERIMENTAL

Continuous infusion of dexmedetomidine in dose 0.5 mcg/kg/min starting after invasive monitoring placement and before initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) until the end of surgery

Drug: Dexmedetomidine 0.5mcg/kg/h

Dexmedetomidine 1

EXPERIMENTAL

Continuous infusion of dexmedetomidine in dose 1 mcg/kg/min starting after invasive monitoring placement and before initiation of cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) until the end of surgery

Drug: Dexmedetomidine 1 mcg/kg/h

Interventions

Continuous infusion of saline starting after invasive monitoring placement before cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) initiation up to surgery completion

Also known as: saline
Saline

Continuous infusion of dexmedetomidine in 0.5mcg/kg/h dose starting after invasive monitoring placement before cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) initiation up to surgery completion

Also known as: dexmedetomidine in 0.5mcg/kg/h dose
Dexmedetomidine 0.5

Continuous infusion of dexmedetomidine in 1mcg/kg/h dose starting after invasive monitoring placement before cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) initiation up to surgery completion

Also known as: dexmedetomidine in 1 mcg/kg/h dose
Dexmedetomidine 1

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 85 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • isolated aortic stenosis adult patients with written consent

You may not qualify if:

  • BMI \<30kg/m2
  • st, 2nd and 3rd degree AV block
  • bradycardia HR\<50/min upon arrival to operating theatre
  • neurological disorders (Parkinson's disease, Myasthenia gravis, multiple sclerosis, brain tumors in anamnesis)
  • recent use of psychoactive drugs
  • alcohol and illicit drug addiction
  • diabetes type I with complications
  • patients who develop hypotension after initiation of dexmedetomidine infusion requiring vasoconstriction therapy
  • patients receiving corticosteroids in perioperative period
  • patients with known allergy to dexmedetomidine

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University hospital Dubrava

Zagreb, 10000, Croatia

Location

Related Publications (3)

  • Ma Y, Yu XY, Wang Y. Dose-related effects of dexmedetomidine on immunomodulation and mortality to septic shock in rats. World J Emerg Med. 2018;9(1):56-63. doi: 10.5847/wjem.j.1920-8642.2018.01.009.

    PMID: 29290897BACKGROUND
  • Bulow NM, Colpo E, Pereira RP, Correa EF, Waczuk EP, Duarte MF, Rocha JB. Dexmedetomidine decreases the inflammatory response to myocardial surgery under mini-cardiopulmonary bypass. Braz J Med Biol Res. 2016;49(4):e4646. doi: 10.1590/1414-431X20154646. Epub 2016 Feb 23.

    PMID: 26909786BACKGROUND
  • Lee JM, Han HJ, Choi WK, Yoo S, Baek S, Lee J. Immunomodulatory effects of intraoperative dexmedetomidine on T helper 1, T helper 2, T helper 17 and regulatory T cells cytokine levels and their balance: a prospective, randomised, double-blind, dose-response clinical study. BMC Anesthesiol. 2018 Nov 8;18(1):164. doi: 10.1186/s12871-018-0625-2.

    PMID: 30409131BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Aortic Valve Stenosis

Interventions

Sodium ChlorideDexmedetomidine

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Aortic Valve DiseaseHeart Valve DiseasesHeart DiseasesCardiovascular DiseasesVentricular Outflow Obstruction

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

ChloridesHydrochloric AcidChlorine CompoundsInorganic ChemicalsSodium CompoundsImidazolesAzolesHeterocyclic Compounds, 1-RingHeterocyclic Compounds

Study Officials

  • Zrinka Safaric Oremus, MD

    UH Dubrava

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
TRIPLE
Who Masked
PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR
Masking Details
Randomization and study drug preparation by person(s) not involved in patient care, data gathering or outcome evaluation. Group allocation kept in sealed opaque envelope until all data gathered.
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 2, 2022

First Posted

December 7, 2022

Study Start

November 22, 2022

Primary Completion

September 22, 2024

Study Completion

September 22, 2024

Last Updated

March 30, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-03

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations