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Comparison of remifentanil and sufentanil combined with propofol in painless endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) for liver cirrhosis: A randomized controlled trial evaluating respiratory safety and postoperative enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) outcomes

Comparison of remifentanil and sufentanil combined with propofol in painless endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) for liver cirrhosis: A randomized controlled trial evaluating respiratory safety and postoperative enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) outcomes

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600129365
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-08-04
Start date
2026-08-04
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-10

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

gastroesophageal varices in Liver Cirrhosis

Interventions

Tiglidipine Group:The induction dose of tiglidipine 1 mg combined with propofol 1.2–2 mg/kg
the maintenance dose of propofol (each bolus dose is 1/3–1/2 of the initial dose).
Sufentanil Group:The induction dose of sufentanil 0.1 µg/kg combined with propofol 1.2–2 mg/kg

Sponsors

Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Voluntarily participate in the study and sign the informed consent form; 2. Aged 18–70 years; 3. Body Mass Index (BMI) of 18–30 kg/m^2; 4. Undergoing elective Endoscopic Variceal Ligation (EVL) (non-emergency hemostatic surgery); 5. Child-Pugh liver function classification of Grade A or B (Grade C excluded); 6. American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification = 92%; 9. Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate (eGFR) >= 60 ml/min/1.73 m^2.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Long-term use of opioid/benzodiazepine drugs (> 3 months) or use within 48 hours; 2. Hepatic encephalopathy >= Stage II (West-Haven criteria); 3. Active upper gastrointestinal bleeding (hematemesis or melena) within 24 hours; 4. Diuretic-refractory refractory ascites; 5. Difficult airway (Mallampati classification >= Grade ?); 6. Alcohol dependence (AUDIT score >= 8 points); 7. History of hypersensitivity to the study drugs; 8. Presence of indications for emergency tracheal intubation (e.g., respiratory failure, risk of asphyxia).

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Incidence of respiratory depression;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Resting/Dynamic NRS Pain Score;Number of rescue analgesia administrations;Recovery Quality Indicators;Anesthesia effect evaluation indicators;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactJiang Ke

Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University

348697044@qq.com+86 180 9600 1863

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 25, 2026