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Effect of Dexmedetomidine and Total Intravenous Anesthesia on Endothelial Damage-Related Biomarkers

Effect of Dexmedetomidine and Total Intravenous Anesthesia on Endothelial Damage-Related Biomarkers

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06897696
Enrollment
90
Registered
2025-03-27
Start date
2025-04-10
Completion date
2025-10-31
Last updated
2026-01-06

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Conditions

Dexmedetomidine, Endothelial Damage, Heparan Sulpahate, Syndecan 1

Brief summary

This study aimed to evaluate whether dexmedetomidine has a protective effect on endothelial damage by measuring plasma syndecan1 and heparan sulphate levels in rhinoplasty patients who take propofol+remifentanyl infusion.

Detailed description

Endothelial Glycocalyx (EG) is a carbohydrate-rich network covering the apical surface of endothelial cells. It consists of sulphated glycoproteins linked to sialic acids (heparan sulphate, dermatan sulphate), core proteoglycans (mainly syndecan-1) and unsulphated glycosaminoglycans (CD 44) directly attached to the cytoplasmic membrane of endothelial cells. The fragile nature of endothelial glycocalyx makes it highly susceptible to damage, especially in critical diseases such as septic shock and inflammation, ischaemia-reperfusion (IR) syndrome, oxidative stress and major trauma. Endothelial glycocalyx damage worsens the patient's clinical outcome, leading to capillary leakage, tissue oedema, immune system disorders, and thrombosis. Despite the widespread use of transmission electron microscopy, fluorescence microscopy and intravital microscopy in experimental investigations, these methods are not applicable at the bedside. The second most widely used method to investigate endothelial glycocalyx is biochemical analysis of EG degradation products (e.g. syndecan-1, heparan sulphate, hyaluronan). In surgical procedures, general anaesthesia is a pharmacological method used to control pain and consciousness. The agents administered in this process may be associated with both hypnotic and analgesic mechanisms acting on the central nervous system and side effects on the autonomic nervous system and circulatory system. Pharmacological agents used during general anaesthesia may exert pro-inflammatory or anti-inflammatory effects on the endothelium directly or indirectly. Some anaesthesia modalities may trigger endothelial damage by increasing oxidative stress, free radical production and the release of inflammatory cytokines. On the other hand, some techniques may show endothelial protective properties; this is related to the dose, duration and pharmacodynamic properties of the agents used. Because there is no pharmacological agent to prevent EG damage, it is important to prevent EG degradation in patients undergoing surgery. For all these reasons, evaluating the effects of general anaesthesia on endothelial function may provide important information for the protection of vascular health during and after surgery. This study aimed to evaluate whether dexmedetomidine has a protective effect on endothelial damage in rhinoplasty patients under general anaesthesia by measuring plasma syndecan1 and heparan sulphate levels.

Interventions

DRUGDexmedetomidine+propofol+remifentanyl group

The dexmedetomidine+TIVA group will receive a bolus of 0.8-1 µg/kg dexmedetomidine for 10 minutes followed by continuous dexmedetomidine infusion at a rate of 0.3-0.5 µg/kg/hour.

DRUGpropofol+remifentanyl group

propofol 5-8 mg/kg/h and remifentanil 5-10 µg/kg/h will be administered to all patients

Sponsors

Firat University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

patients between the ages of 18-50 who will undergo rhinoplasty will be included in the study -

Exclusion criteria

patients who do not agree to participate in the study, patients with underlying peripheral arterial disease, coronary artery disease, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and ASA (American Society of Anaesthesiologists) Classification ≥3 will be excluded. \-

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
endothelial damage in patients under general anaesthesiafrom preoperative 24 hours to postoperative 24 hoursThe relationship between increased serum Syndecan-1 and Heparan Sulfate levels and endothelial damage in patients under general anaesthesia

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
dexmedetomidine protection against endothelial damagefrom preoperative 24 hours to postoperative 24 hoursDifference in endothelial damage between the patients receiving dexmedetomidine and those not receiving dexmedetomidine

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcome results

None listed

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