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Effects of IV Administration of Ketamine on the Analgesia Nociception Index (ANI) Measured With the PhysioDoloris

The Effects of Intravenous Administration of Ketamine on the Analgesia Nociception Index (ANI) Measured With the PhysioDoloris Device

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01717521
Enrollment
20
Registered
2012-10-30
Start date
2012-08-31
Completion date
2012-12-31
Last updated
2019-08-05

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Conditions

Monitoring, Intraoperative

Keywords

intraoperative monitoring, hysterectomy, robotic-assisted, abdominal gynecological surgery

Brief summary

This study evaluates effects of the analgesic ketamine on ANI measurements (Anti Nociceptive Index)

Detailed description

Researchers at the University of Washington are doing this study to find out if a commonly used anesthetic affects patients Analgesia Nociception Index (level of pain relief) during abdominal hysterectomy under general anesthesia. The investigators will administer routine anesthesia care including Ketamine, a commonly used anesthetic, during the patients surgery. During the patients surgery, the investigators will monitor the patients level of pain relief using the PhysioDoloris monitor, which monitors the routinely used EKG monitor. Though not yet FDA approved, the PhysioDoloris is completely non-invasive and collects data from the EKG monitor.

Interventions

None listed

Sponsors

University of Washington
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* ASA status I, II, or III * 18 years or older * Receiving GA with uncomplicated routine intubation * Ability to provide informed consent * English-speaking

Exclusion criteria

* Presence of coronary artery disease, cardiac arrhythmias, or ketamine allergy * Patient refusal * History of substance abuse * Patients taking psychotropic and/or opiate drugs * Having a history of psychiatric diseases or psychological problems

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Mean ANI Changes After Skin IncisionBefore vs after skin incisionANI was measured pre- and post- skin incision
Mean ANI Changes After IntubationBefore vs after intubationANI stands for Analgesia Nociception Index. Its a dimension less number computed by a pain monitor ranging from 0-100. An index of 100 means absent pain, and the number decreases as pain increases. ANI was measured pre- and post- Intubation
Mean ANI Changes 3 Min After Ketamine BolusBefore vs 3 min after Ketamine adminstrationANI was measured pre- and post- i.v. ketamine administration
Mean ANI Changes 5 Min After Ketamine BolusBefore vs 5 min after Ketamine adminstrationANI was measured pre- and post- i.v. ketamine administration

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Mean Heart Rate Change After IntubationBefore vs after intubationHeart rate assessed by continuous pulse oximetry. Heart rate was measured pre- and post-intubation.
Mean Heart Rate Change 3 Min After Ketamine BolusBefore vs 3 min after Ketamine adminstrationHeart rate was measured pre- and post- Ketamine administration
Mean Heart Rate Change After Skin IncisionBefore vs after skin incisionHeart rate was measured pre- and post-skin incision.
Change in Mean Arterial Pressure After 3 Min After Ketamine BolusBefore vs 3 min after Ketamine adminstrationMAP was measured pre- and post-ketamine administration
Mean MAP Changes After Skin IncisionBefore vs after skin incisionMAP was measured pre- and post- skin incision.
Change in Mean Arterial Pressure After IntubationBefore vs after intubationMAP or mean arterial pressure is the average blood pressure of an individual and is measured non-invasively during surgery. MAP was measured pre- and post-intubation.
Mean BIS Changes After IntubationBefore vs after intubationBIS was measured pre- and post-intubation. BIS, Bispectral index, is an indication of anesthesia depth and measured by a monitor during surgery (0-100 scale, range described below). Depth of sedation is calculated by measuring cerebral electric activity via an electroencephalogram (EEG). * 100-90: awake and responding appropriately to verbal stimulation * 80-70: responsive to loud commands or mild shaking * 60-40: unresponsive to verbal stimulus; general anesthesia obtained with a low chance for explicit recall * \<40: deep hypnotic state; possible protective responses still intact * \<20: burst suppression (EEG pattern characterized by cycles of high-voltage electrical movement alternating with cycles of no activity in the brain); respiratory drive is limited, but possible protective responses still intact * 0: totally suppressed EEG (flat line)
Mean BIS Changes 3 Min After Ketamine BolusBefore vs 3 min after Ketamine adminstrationBIS was measured pre- and post-Ketamine administration. BIS, Bispectral index, is an indication of anesthesia depth and measured by a monitor during surgery (0-100 scale, range described below). Depth of sedation is calculated by measuring cerebral electric activity via an electroencephalogram (EEG). * 100-90: awake and responding appropriately to verbal stimulation * 80-70: responsive to loud commands or mild shaking * 60-40: unresponsive to verbal stimulus; general anesthesia obtained with a low chance for explicit recall * \<40: deep hypnotic state; possible protective responses still intact * \<20: burst suppression (EEG pattern characterized by cycles of high-voltage electrical movement alternating with cycles of no activity in the brain); respiratory drive is limited, but possible protective responses still intact * 0: totally suppressed EEG (flat line)
Mean BIS Changes After Skin IncisionBefore vs after skin incisionBIS was measured pre- and post-skin incision. BIS, Bispectral index, is an indication of anesthesia depth and measured by a monitor during surgery (0-100 scale, range described below). Depth of sedation is calculated by measuring cerebral electric activity via an electroencephalogram (EEG). * 100-90: awake and responding appropriately to verbal stimulation * 80-70: responsive to loud commands or mild shaking * 60-40: unresponsive to verbal stimulus; general anesthesia obtained with a low chance for explicit recall * \<40: deep hypnotic state; possible protective responses still intact * \<20: burst suppression (EEG pattern characterized by cycles of high-voltage electrical movement alternating with cycles of no activity in the brain); respiratory drive is limited, but possible protective responses still intact * 0: totally suppressed EEG (flat line)

Other

MeasureTime frameDescription
Average Ketamine UsedSurgeryAmount of Ketamine used during surgery

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Recruitment details

After institutional review board approval, this observational pilot study was conducted at the University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC). Twenty women, 18 years of age or older, of American Society of Anesthesiology Physical Status I-III scheduled for an abdominal hysterectomy under sevoflurane anesthesia were recruited.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Women Scheduled for Abdominal Hysterectomies.
Inclusion criteria : \>18yrs, ASA 1-3, Scheduled for abdominal hysterectomies under general anesthesia
20
Total20

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicWomen Scheduled for Abdominal Hysterectomies.
Age, Continuous61.4 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 11.13
BMI31.3 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 12.1
Height162.3 cm
STANDARD_DEVIATION 9.6
Sex: Female, Male
Female
20 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
0 Participants
Weight82.3 kg
STANDARD_DEVIATION 35.4

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
0 / 20
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 20

Outcome results

Primary

Mean ANI Changes 3 Min After Ketamine Bolus

ANI was measured pre- and post- i.v. ketamine administration

Time frame: Before vs 3 min after Ketamine adminstration

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Single GroupMean ANI Changes 3 Min After Ketamine Bolus1.31 indexStandard Deviation 15.26
Primary

Mean ANI Changes 5 Min After Ketamine Bolus

ANI was measured pre- and post- i.v. ketamine administration

Time frame: Before vs 5 min after Ketamine adminstration

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Single GroupMean ANI Changes 5 Min After Ketamine Bolus1.95 indexStandard Deviation 17.67
Primary

Mean ANI Changes After Intubation

ANI stands for Analgesia Nociception Index. Its a dimension less number computed by a pain monitor ranging from 0-100. An index of 100 means absent pain, and the number decreases as pain increases. ANI was measured pre- and post- Intubation

Time frame: Before vs after intubation

Population: This pilot study included 20 women undergoing abdominal hysterectomies

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Single GroupMean ANI Changes After Intubation2.11 indexStandard Deviation 20.11
Primary

Mean ANI Changes After Skin Incision

ANI was measured pre- and post- skin incision

Time frame: Before vs after skin incision

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Single GroupMean ANI Changes After Skin Incision13.65 indexStandard Deviation 15.44
Secondary

Change in Mean Arterial Pressure After 3 Min After Ketamine Bolus

MAP was measured pre- and post-ketamine administration

Time frame: Before vs 3 min after Ketamine adminstration

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Single GroupChange in Mean Arterial Pressure After 3 Min After Ketamine Bolus4.09 mmHgStandard Deviation 18.52
Secondary

Change in Mean Arterial Pressure After Intubation

MAP or mean arterial pressure is the average blood pressure of an individual and is measured non-invasively during surgery. MAP was measured pre- and post-intubation.

Time frame: Before vs after intubation

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Single GroupChange in Mean Arterial Pressure After Intubation5.05 mmHgStandard Deviation 19.99
Secondary

Mean BIS Changes 3 Min After Ketamine Bolus

BIS was measured pre- and post-Ketamine administration. BIS, Bispectral index, is an indication of anesthesia depth and measured by a monitor during surgery (0-100 scale, range described below). Depth of sedation is calculated by measuring cerebral electric activity via an electroencephalogram (EEG). * 100-90: awake and responding appropriately to verbal stimulation * 80-70: responsive to loud commands or mild shaking * 60-40: unresponsive to verbal stimulus; general anesthesia obtained with a low chance for explicit recall * \<40: deep hypnotic state; possible protective responses still intact * \<20: burst suppression (EEG pattern characterized by cycles of high-voltage electrical movement alternating with cycles of no activity in the brain); respiratory drive is limited, but possible protective responses still intact * 0: totally suppressed EEG (flat line)

Time frame: Before vs 3 min after Ketamine adminstration

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Single GroupMean BIS Changes 3 Min After Ketamine Bolus3.3 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 10.33
Secondary

Mean BIS Changes After Intubation

BIS was measured pre- and post-intubation. BIS, Bispectral index, is an indication of anesthesia depth and measured by a monitor during surgery (0-100 scale, range described below). Depth of sedation is calculated by measuring cerebral electric activity via an electroencephalogram (EEG). * 100-90: awake and responding appropriately to verbal stimulation * 80-70: responsive to loud commands or mild shaking * 60-40: unresponsive to verbal stimulus; general anesthesia obtained with a low chance for explicit recall * \<40: deep hypnotic state; possible protective responses still intact * \<20: burst suppression (EEG pattern characterized by cycles of high-voltage electrical movement alternating with cycles of no activity in the brain); respiratory drive is limited, but possible protective responses still intact * 0: totally suppressed EEG (flat line)

Time frame: Before vs after intubation

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Single GroupMean BIS Changes After Intubation7.25 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 20.42
Secondary

Mean BIS Changes After Skin Incision

BIS was measured pre- and post-skin incision. BIS, Bispectral index, is an indication of anesthesia depth and measured by a monitor during surgery (0-100 scale, range described below). Depth of sedation is calculated by measuring cerebral electric activity via an electroencephalogram (EEG). * 100-90: awake and responding appropriately to verbal stimulation * 80-70: responsive to loud commands or mild shaking * 60-40: unresponsive to verbal stimulus; general anesthesia obtained with a low chance for explicit recall * \<40: deep hypnotic state; possible protective responses still intact * \<20: burst suppression (EEG pattern characterized by cycles of high-voltage electrical movement alternating with cycles of no activity in the brain); respiratory drive is limited, but possible protective responses still intact * 0: totally suppressed EEG (flat line)

Time frame: Before vs after skin incision

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Single GroupMean BIS Changes After Skin Incision1.9 score on a scaleStandard Deviation 5.71
Secondary

Mean Heart Rate Change 3 Min After Ketamine Bolus

Heart rate was measured pre- and post- Ketamine administration

Time frame: Before vs 3 min after Ketamine adminstration

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Single GroupMean Heart Rate Change 3 Min After Ketamine Bolus2 bpmStandard Deviation 5
Secondary

Mean Heart Rate Change After Intubation

Heart rate assessed by continuous pulse oximetry. Heart rate was measured pre- and post-intubation.

Time frame: Before vs after intubation

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Single GroupMean Heart Rate Change After Intubation5 bpmStandard Deviation 9
Secondary

Mean Heart Rate Change After Skin Incision

Heart rate was measured pre- and post-skin incision.

Time frame: Before vs after skin incision

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Single GroupMean Heart Rate Change After Skin Incision2 bpmStandard Deviation 6
Secondary

Mean MAP Changes After Skin Incision

MAP was measured pre- and post- skin incision.

Time frame: Before vs after skin incision

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Single GroupMean MAP Changes After Skin Incision13.5 mmHgStandard Deviation 12.6
Other Pre-specified

Average Ketamine Used

Amount of Ketamine used during surgery

Time frame: Surgery

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Single GroupAverage Ketamine Used41.3 mgStandard Deviation 18

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026