The Difference in Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction and Myocardial Ischemia Between Propofol and Isoflurane (POCD)

The recruitment status of this study is unknown because the information has not been verified recently.
Verified May 2009 by Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.
Recruitment status was  Not yet recruiting
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Collaborator:
Tel Aviv University
Information provided by:
Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00908518
First received: May 26, 2009
Last updated: NA
Last verified: May 2009
History: No changes posted

May 26, 2009
May 26, 2009
June 2009
July 2010   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
to evaluate whether there is a difference in the occurrence of POCD [ Time Frame: 3 months ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Same as current
No Changes Posted
To evaluate whether there is a difference in the occurrence of post-operative cardiac morbidity [ Time Frame: 3 month ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Same as current
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The Difference in Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction and Myocardial Ischemia Between Propofol and Isoflurane
Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction and Perioperative Myocardial Ischemia: Comparing Total IV Anesthesia and Inhalation Anesthesia.

The progressive aging of the general population cause increase in number of extensive and long surgeries in older patients. Age is a risk factor for perioperative myocardial ischemia and Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction (POCD) The suggested study will deal with the above-mentioned complication in patients older then 65 years undergoing major non-cardiac surgeries.

It has been shown that Isoflurane and sevoflurane may have a cardio-protective effect after cardiac surgery involving cardio-pulmonary bypass, and it was recommended that isoflurane should be used in these cases. A question was raised but haven't been answered yet, whether this cardio-protective effect exists also in non-cardiac major surgery.

The aim of this study is to evaluate whether there is a difference in the occurrence of postoperative cognitive dysfunction and perioperative myocardial ischemia between total intravenous anesthesia using propofol and isoflurane based anesthesia.

The progressive aging of the general population cause increase in number of extensive and long surgeries in older patients. Age is a risk factor for perioperative myocardial ischemia and Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction (POCD) The suggested study will deal with the above-mentioned complication in patients older then 65 years undergoing major non-cardiac surgeries.

It has been shown that Isoflurane and sevoflurane may have a cardio-protective effect after cardiac surgery involving cardio-pulmonary bypass, and it was recommended that isoflurane should be used in these cases. A question was raised but haven't been answered yet, whether this cardio-protective effect exists also in non-cardiac major surgery.

The aim of this study is to evaluate whether there is a difference in the occurrence of postoperative cognitive dysfunction and perioperative myocardial ischemia between total intravenous anesthesia using propofol and isoflurane based anesthesia.

The suggested study is a randomized controlled study. 500 patients older then 65 years undergoing elective non-cardiac major surgeries will be studied.

On the day prior to surgery the patient will take a series computerized cognitive tests (Mindstream® cognitive health assessment, neurotrax®, Modiin, Israel). At the holding area before entering the operating room (OR) the patients will be randomly assigned to one of two study groups.

Group 1 -IA: anesthesia will be maintained using Isoflurane carried by O2/air. Group 2 - TIVA : anesthesia will be maintained with propofol. The patients will be followed for 3 months post-operatively. Cognitive function will be assessed 7 days and 3 months postoperatively using computerized tests and telephone interview.

Observational
Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
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Non-Probability Sample

500 patients older then 65 year, scheduled for elective non-cardiac, non-neuro surgery

  • Cognitive Dysfunction
  • Cardiac Morbidity
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  • Total Intravenous Anesthesia
    Propofol based anesthesia
  • Inhaled anesthesia
    Isoflurane based anesthesia
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*   Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.
 
Not yet recruiting
500
July 2011
July 2010   (final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients that refuse or unable to sign an informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with any unstable disease
  • Patients treated with medication affecting the nervous system
  • Patients with earring difficulty
  • Patients that will not be able to participate in the study due to language barrier
Both
65 Years and older
No
Not Provided
Israel
 
NCT00908518
TASMC-08-RF-514-CTIL
Yes
Ron Flaishon MD, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Tel Aviv University
Principal Investigator: Ron Flaishon, MD Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center
May 2009

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