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Metabolites of Tramadol in the Postoperative Surgical Patients

Metabolites of Tramadol in the Postoperative Surgical Patients Admitted in the ICU

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04004481
Acronym
METRAS
Enrollment
50
Registered
2019-07-02
Start date
2019-01-25
Completion date
2020-03-13
Last updated
2021-07-09

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Conditions

Abdominal Surgery, Liver Dysfunction, Multiorgan Failure, Renal Failure, Respiratory Failure

Keywords

Tramadol, CYP2D6 polymorphism, analgesia, intensive care, organ failure

Brief summary

Tramadol is opioid analgesic widely used to treat moderate to severe pain. It is metabolized by cytochrome CYP2D6 into two major metabolites: pharmacologically active metabolite O-desmethyltramadol (M1) and inactive N-desmethyltramadol (M2), respectively. Tramadol kinetics in a population of patients undergoing major abdominal surgical procedures, and in patients with a greater or lesser degree of organic failure, is still not well researched. The investigators will measure plasma concentrations of tramadol and its metabolites after usual tramadol doses in ICU patients after major abdominal surgery. Also analgesic affect and side effect of tramadol will be recorded.

Detailed description

The blood samples for the CYP2D6 gene polymorphism analysis will be taken from all patients included in the study. The patients will be categorized as slow (PM), normal (NM) or ultra-fast metabolizers (UM) of tramadol using analysis of the CYP2D6 phenotype. Standard laboratory findings including red blood cells, urea, creatinine, and cholinesterase will be done before surgery. The patients will receive 500 mg of tramadol intravenously divided into 5 doses during the first 24 postoperative hours in the ICU. The plasma concentrations of tramadol, O-desmethyltramadol and N-desmethyltramadol will be measured 1, 2 and 4 hours after the first dose, and immediately before the 2nd, 3rd and 5th dose. There will therefore be 6 measurements of tramadol and its metabolites. The analgesic effect of tramadol will be measured in awake patients with Numeric Rating Scale - NRS (0 - without pain, 10 - strong pain) 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after tramadol administration. The NRS value of 3 or less will be considered as adequate analgesia. In case of inadequate analgesia rescue analgesic (morphine) will be used according to the local protocol. In unconscious patients the analgesic effect of tramadol will be tested by Critical Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT). The CPOT value of less than 2 will be considered as adequate analgesia. In case of inadequate analgesia rescue analgesic (morphine) will be used according to the local protocol. During the first 24 hours side effect of tramadol, such as nausea, vomiting and new respiratory depression will be recorded.

Interventions

DRUGPostoperative analgesia using tramadol

Tramadol 100 mg will be given to the patients in the postoperative period.

Sponsors

Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek
CollaboratorOTHER
Osijek University Hospital
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 90 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* patients after major abdominal surgery will be observed. * surgical interventions requiring a laparotomy and involving resection of the organs of the digestive system * postoperative ICU admission.

Exclusion criteria

* allergic reaction to tramadol * patients under 18 years old * patient over 90 years old * BMI \<18 and \>35 * laparoscopic surgery * chronic therapy with tramadol, cimetidine, paroxetine, pimozide, metoclopramide, amiodarone, olanzapine, chlorpromazine, fluphenazine, haloperidol, thioridazine, risperidone and clozapine

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype1, 2, and 4 hours after first dose and immediately before 2nd, 3rd, and 5th dose, up to 24 hoursThe plasma concentrations of tramadol, O-desmethyltramadol (ODT) and N-desmethyltramadol (NDT) will be measured 1, 2 and 4 hours after the first dose of 100 mg tramadol i.v., and immediately before the 2nd, 3rd and 5th dose. There will therefore be 6 measurements of tramadol and its metabolites.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Analgesic Effect of Tramadol Measured by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)Before each dose of tramadol and 30 minutes after tramadol dose, up to 24 hoursThe analgesic effect of tramadol will be measured in awake patients with Numeric Rating Scale (NRS, 0 - without pain, 10 - the worst pain) 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after tramadol administration. The NRS value of 3 or less will be considered as adequate analgesia. In case of inadequate analgesia morphine will be used according to the local protocol.
Analgesic Effect of Tramadol Measured by Critical Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT)Pain was assessed before and 30 minutes after each tramadol dose, up to 24 hours.In unconsciousness patents, the analgesic effect of tramadol will be tested by Critical Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT). Highest score on a scale is 8 (worst pain) and lowest is 0 (no pain). The CPOT value of less than 2 will be considered as adequate analgesia.
Number of Participants With Nausea and Vomiting After TramadolNausea and vomiting was assessed during first 30 minutes after tramadol administrationNausea and/or vomiting during treatment with tramadol in ICU will be recorded.
Number of Patients With Respiratory Depression After TramadolRespiratory depression was observed up to 30 minutes after tramadol administrationRespiratory depression after tramadol is considered to be any drop in saturation below 90% or drop in respiratory rate below 10/min.
Length of ICU StayUp to 6 monthsLength of stay in ICU will be recorded and correlated with standard laboratory values and tramadol and metabolites concentration.

Countries

Croatia

Participant flow

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Adult Patients Undergoing Major Open Abdominal Surgery
Observational study. In the patients undergoing major open abdominal surgery for cancer tramadol will be used for postoperative analgesia. In the postoperative period parent compound and metabolites of tramadol will be measured. Postoperative analgesia and adverse effects will be registered and compared between CYP2D6 phenotypes observed. Postoperative analgesia using tramadol: Tramadol 100 mg will be given to the patients in the postoperative period.
47
Total47

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicAdult Patients Undergoing Major Open Abdominal Surgery
Age, Continuous67 years
ASA status
ASA II
11 Participants
ASA status
ASA III
27 Participants
ASA status
ASA IV
8 Participants
ASA status
ASA V
1 Participants
Body mass index26.1 kg/m^2
CYP2D6 polymorphism
*1/*1
22 Participants
CYP2D6 polymorphism
*1/*1xN
1 Participants
CYP2D6 polymorphism
*1/*3
2 Participants
CYP2D6 polymorphism
*1/*4
16 Participants
CYP2D6 polymorphism
*1/*4xN
3 Participants
CYP2D6 polymorphism
*4/*4
2 Participants
Metabolic phenotype
Extensive
22 Participants
Metabolic phenotype
Intermediate
22 Participants
Metabolic phenotype
Poor
2 Participants
Metabolic phenotype
Ultrafast
1 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
47 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
17 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
30 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 220 / 22
other
Total, other adverse events
12 / 224 / 22
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 220 / 22

Outcome results

Primary

Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype

The plasma concentrations of tramadol, O-desmethyltramadol (ODT) and N-desmethyltramadol (NDT) will be measured 1, 2 and 4 hours after the first dose of 100 mg tramadol i.v., and immediately before the 2nd, 3rd and 5th dose. There will therefore be 6 measurements of tramadol and its metabolites.

Time frame: 1, 2, and 4 hours after first dose and immediately before 2nd, 3rd, and 5th dose, up to 24 hours

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
Tramadol ConcentrationSerum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype4th measurement181.2 mcg/L
Tramadol ConcentrationSerum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype5th measurement300.1 mcg/L
Tramadol ConcentrationSerum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype1st measurement372.7 mcg/L
Tramadol ConcentrationSerum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype3rd measurement232.1 mcg/L
Tramadol ConcentrationSerum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype6th measurement408.5 mcg/L
Tramadol ConcentrationSerum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype2nd measurement270.6 mcg/L
ODT Concentration in Poor Metabolizers (PM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype2nd measurement7.6 mcg/L
ODT Concentration in Poor Metabolizers (PM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype6th measurement29.7 mcg/L
ODT Concentration in Poor Metabolizers (PM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype1st measurement7.05 mcg/L
ODT Concentration in Poor Metabolizers (PM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype5th measurement19.1 mcg/L
ODT Concentration in Poor Metabolizers (PM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype4th measurement12.4 mcg/L
ODT Concentration in Poor Metabolizers (PM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype3rd measurement10 mcg/L
ODT Concentration in Intermediate Metabolizers (IM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype4th measurement19.1 mcg/L
ODT Concentration in Intermediate Metabolizers (IM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype6th measurement51.7 mcg/L
ODT Concentration in Intermediate Metabolizers (IM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype2nd measurement15.7 mcg/L
ODT Concentration in Intermediate Metabolizers (IM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype3rd measurement20.2 mcg/L
ODT Concentration in Intermediate Metabolizers (IM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype1st measurement17.1 mcg/L
ODT Concentration in Intermediate Metabolizers (IM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype5th measurement36.6 mcg/L
ODT Concentration in Extensive Metabolizers (EM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype1st measurement40.9 mcg/L
ODT Concentration in Extensive Metabolizers (EM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype5th measurement75.1 mcg/L
ODT Concentration in Extensive Metabolizers (EM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype4th measurement38.1 mcg/L
ODT Concentration in Extensive Metabolizers (EM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype3rd measurement46.4 mcg/L
ODT Concentration in Extensive Metabolizers (EM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype2nd measurement46.7 mcg/L
ODT Concentration in Extensive Metabolizers (EM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype6th measurement97.4 mcg/L
ODT Concentration in Ultrafast Metabolizers (UM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype5th measurement58.2 mcg/L
ODT Concentration in Ultrafast Metabolizers (UM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype1st measurement13.8 mcg/L
ODT Concentration in Ultrafast Metabolizers (UM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype3rd measurement26 mcg/L
ODT Concentration in Ultrafast Metabolizers (UM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype4th measurement25.1 mcg/L
ODT Concentration in Ultrafast Metabolizers (UM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype6th measurement61.9 mcg/L
ODT Concentration in Ultrafast Metabolizers (UM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype2nd measurement19.4 mcg/L
NDT Concentration in Poor Metabolizers (PM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype5th measurement71.4 mcg/L
NDT Concentration in Poor Metabolizers (PM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype1st measurement11.7 mcg/L
NDT Concentration in Poor Metabolizers (PM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype2nd measurement15.3 mcg/L
NDT Concentration in Poor Metabolizers (PM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype3rd measurement28.9 mcg/L
NDT Concentration in Poor Metabolizers (PM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype4th measurement31.2 mcg/L
NDT Concentration in Poor Metabolizers (PM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype6th measurement180.5 mcg/L
NDT Concentration in Intermediate Metabolizers (IM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype5th measurement20.2 mcg/L
NDT Concentration in Intermediate Metabolizers (IM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype6th measurement34.9 mcg/L
NDT Concentration in Intermediate Metabolizers (IM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype2nd measurement6.1 mcg/L
NDT Concentration in Intermediate Metabolizers (IM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype4th measurement9.6 mcg/L
NDT Concentration in Intermediate Metabolizers (IM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype3rd measurement9.1 mcg/L
NDT Concentration in Intermediate Metabolizers (IM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype1st measurement4.5 mcg/L
NDT Concentration in Extensive Metabolizers (EM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype4th measurement9.7 mcg/L
NDT Concentration in Extensive Metabolizers (EM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype3rd measurement8.5 mcg/L
NDT Concentration in Extensive Metabolizers (EM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype5th measurement19 mcg/L
NDT Concentration in Extensive Metabolizers (EM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype2nd measurement5.2 mcg/L
NDT Concentration in Extensive Metabolizers (EM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype1st measurement4.76 mcg/L
NDT Concentration in Extensive Metabolizers (EM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype6th measurement34.4 mcg/L
NDT Concentration in Ultrafast Metabolizers (UM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype4th measurement3.5 mcg/L
NDT Concentration in Ultrafast Metabolizers (UM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype2nd measurement3.5 mcg/L
NDT Concentration in Ultrafast Metabolizers (UM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype6th measurement18.1 mcg/L
NDT Concentration in Ultrafast Metabolizers (UM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype3rd measurement3.5 mcg/L
NDT Concentration in Ultrafast Metabolizers (UM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype5th measurement9.8 mcg/L
NDT Concentration in Ultrafast Metabolizers (UM)Serum Concentration of Tramadol and Tramadol Metabolites With Respect to Metabolic Phenotype1st measurement3.5 mcg/L
Secondary

Analgesic Effect of Tramadol Measured by Critical Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT)

In unconsciousness patents, the analgesic effect of tramadol will be tested by Critical Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT). Highest score on a scale is 8 (worst pain) and lowest is 0 (no pain). The CPOT value of less than 2 will be considered as adequate analgesia.

Time frame: Pain was assessed before and 30 minutes after each tramadol dose, up to 24 hours.

Population: All unconscious patients had low CPOT values and were therefore not suitable for statistical analysis.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
Tramadol ConcentrationAnalgesic Effect of Tramadol Measured by Critical Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT)2nd assessment point0 score on a scale
Tramadol ConcentrationAnalgesic Effect of Tramadol Measured by Critical Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT)4th assessment point0 score on a scale
Tramadol ConcentrationAnalgesic Effect of Tramadol Measured by Critical Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT)3rd assessment point0 score on a scale
Tramadol ConcentrationAnalgesic Effect of Tramadol Measured by Critical Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT)5th assessment point0 score on a scale
Tramadol ConcentrationAnalgesic Effect of Tramadol Measured by Critical Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT)1st assessment point0 score on a scale
ODT Concentration in Poor Metabolizers (PM)Analgesic Effect of Tramadol Measured by Critical Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT)5th assessment point0 score on a scale
ODT Concentration in Poor Metabolizers (PM)Analgesic Effect of Tramadol Measured by Critical Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT)1st assessment point0 score on a scale
ODT Concentration in Poor Metabolizers (PM)Analgesic Effect of Tramadol Measured by Critical Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT)2nd assessment point0 score on a scale
ODT Concentration in Poor Metabolizers (PM)Analgesic Effect of Tramadol Measured by Critical Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT)3rd assessment point0 score on a scale
ODT Concentration in Poor Metabolizers (PM)Analgesic Effect of Tramadol Measured by Critical Care Pain Observation Tool (CPOT)4th assessment point0 score on a scale
Secondary

Analgesic Effect of Tramadol Measured by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)

The analgesic effect of tramadol will be measured in awake patients with Numeric Rating Scale (NRS, 0 - without pain, 10 - the worst pain) 30 minutes before and 30 minutes after tramadol administration. The NRS value of 3 or less will be considered as adequate analgesia. In case of inadequate analgesia morphine will be used according to the local protocol.

Time frame: Before each dose of tramadol and 30 minutes after tramadol dose, up to 24 hours

Population: Pain was assessed by the NRS scale in patients who were awake.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEDIAN)
Tramadol ConcentrationAnalgesic Effect of Tramadol Measured by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)2nd pain assessment5 score on scale
Tramadol ConcentrationAnalgesic Effect of Tramadol Measured by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)4th pain assessment4 score on scale
Tramadol ConcentrationAnalgesic Effect of Tramadol Measured by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)3rd pain assessment3.5 score on scale
Tramadol ConcentrationAnalgesic Effect of Tramadol Measured by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)5th pain assessment3 score on scale
Tramadol ConcentrationAnalgesic Effect of Tramadol Measured by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)1st pain assessment7 score on scale
ODT Concentration in Poor Metabolizers (PM)Analgesic Effect of Tramadol Measured by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)5th pain assessment2 score on scale
ODT Concentration in Poor Metabolizers (PM)Analgesic Effect of Tramadol Measured by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)1st pain assessment5 score on scale
ODT Concentration in Poor Metabolizers (PM)Analgesic Effect of Tramadol Measured by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)2nd pain assessment3 score on scale
ODT Concentration in Poor Metabolizers (PM)Analgesic Effect of Tramadol Measured by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)3rd pain assessment2 score on scale
ODT Concentration in Poor Metabolizers (PM)Analgesic Effect of Tramadol Measured by Numeric Rating Scale (NRS)4th pain assessment2 score on scale
Secondary

Length of ICU Stay

Length of stay in ICU will be recorded and correlated with standard laboratory values and tramadol and metabolites concentration.

Time frame: Up to 6 months

ArmMeasureValue (MEDIAN)
Tramadol ConcentrationLength of ICU Stay1.5 days
ODT Concentration in Poor Metabolizers (PM)Length of ICU Stay1 days
Secondary

Number of Participants With Nausea and Vomiting After Tramadol

Nausea and/or vomiting during treatment with tramadol in ICU will be recorded.

Time frame: Nausea and vomiting was assessed during first 30 minutes after tramadol administration

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Tramadol ConcentrationNumber of Participants With Nausea and Vomiting After Tramadol12 Participants
ODT Concentration in Poor Metabolizers (PM)Number of Participants With Nausea and Vomiting After Tramadol4 Participants
Secondary

Number of Patients With Respiratory Depression After Tramadol

Respiratory depression after tramadol is considered to be any drop in saturation below 90% or drop in respiratory rate below 10/min.

Time frame: Respiratory depression was observed up to 30 minutes after tramadol administration

ArmMeasureValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
Tramadol ConcentrationNumber of Patients With Respiratory Depression After Tramadol0 Participants

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 15, 2026