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Changes of Ciprofol Dosage and Bispectral Index Required for Loss of Consciousness in Patients of Different Ages

Changes of Ciprofol Dosage and Bispectral Index Required for Loss of Consciousness in Patients of Different Ages: a Single-center, Prospective, Observational Study

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07148596
Enrollment
125
Registered
2025-08-29
Start date
2025-09-01
Completion date
2025-12-07
Last updated
2026-03-03

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Conditions

Ciprofol

Keywords

Bispectral index, Different ages, Loss of consciousness

Brief summary

This study aims to explore dose requirements for loss of consciousness and bispectral index changes during general anesthesia induction with ciprofol in patients of different ages, providing a reference for its rational clinical application.

Detailed description

Ciprofol, a novel gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptor agonist, is structurally modified from propofol by adding a cyclopropyl group to its side chain, forming an R-type chiral structure. This modification enhances its affinity for GABA receptors, resulting in faster onset, rapid metabolism, higher potency, reduced injection pain, and milder respiratory/circulatory suppression. Ciprofol exhibits good safety and tolerability, smooth and rapid induction, complete recovery, and low incidence of injection pain, making it a promising alternative to propofol. Age is a critical factor influencing general anesthesia and anesthetic drug responses. Age-related changes in organ function affect pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, leading to variations in required drug doses and characteristic electroencephalogram changes. Therefore, this study aims to compare ciprofol doses and BIS changes during general anesthesia induction across age groups, offering reference and guidance for clinical medication.

Interventions

OTHERIt is an observational study without any intervention measures.

All patients will fast for 6 hours and will abstain from drinking for 2 hours preoperatively, with no premedication. Preoxygenation will be performed with an oxygen flow rate of 6 L/min. Ciprofol will be continuously infused via a micropump at a rate of 12 mg/kg/h. During preoxygenation with a facemask, if respiratory depression occurs during ciprofol infusion, assisted ventilation via facemask will be initiated. After LOC and completion of observation indices, the anesthesiologist may administer midazolam (1-3 mg), sufentanil (0.2-0.5 μg/kg), and rocuronium (0.3-0.6 mg/kg) sequentially based on the patient's age, physical condition, and BIS values to complete anesthesia induction. If hypotension (systolic blood pressure \<90 mmHg or \<80% of baseline) or bradycardia (heart rate \<50 beats/min) occurs during induction, vasoactive agents such as ephedrine or atropine will be administered for management.

Sponsors

General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
OTHER
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
3 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* 1\) The ASA classification I-II 2) BMI range: 18.5 \< BMI ≤ 24.9 kg/m² 3) Scheduled for elective general anesthesia surgery 4) Signed informed consent by the patient or legal guardian

Exclusion criteria

* 1\) Patients with central nervous system disorders or using medications affecting the central nervous system 2) Patients with cardiac, hepatic, pulmonary, or renal dysfunction 3) History of alcohol or drug abuse 4) Allergy to the study drug 5) Patients with hematologic or metabolic diseases 6) Participation in other drug clinical trials within the past 4 weeks 7) Refusal to participate in the study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Ciprofol dosageDuring anesthetic InductionCiprofol dose required to achieve loss of consciousness. Ciprofol was continuously infused via a micropump at a rate of 12 mg/kg/h. The Modified Observer's Assessment of Alertness/Sedation (MOAA/S) scale and loss of eyelash reflex were used to assess sedation depth, with evaluations performed every 5 seconds. A MOAA/S score ≤1 and loss of eyelash reflex were defined as loss of consciousness (LOC).
Bispectral indexBaseline (Before surgery)Bispectral index before infusion, at loss of consciousness, and at 1 and 3 minutes post-loss.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Mean arterial pressure (MAP)up to 3 minutesMAP before infusion, at loss of consciousness, and at 1 and 3 minutes post-loss.
heart rate (HR)up to 3 minutesHR before infusion, at loss of consciousness, and at 1 and 3 minutes post-loss.
SpO₂up to 3 minutesSpO₂ before infusion, at loss of consciousness, and at 1 and 3 minutes post-loss.
Incidence of adverse reactions including respiratory depression and injection painBaseline (Before surgery)Respiratory depression was defined as meeting any of the following criteria: respiratory rate \<10 breaths/min, arterial oxygen saturation \<90%, arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO₂) ≥50 mmHg, or apnea lasting ≥15 seconds. Injection pain is a subjective discomfort experienced by conscious patients during ciprofol infusion, diagnosed based on clinical manifestations and patient-reported complaints.

Countries

China

Outcome results

None listed

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