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Effect of BIS-Guided Anesthesia on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Pediatric Patients

Effect of Bispectral Index (BIS)-Guided Anesthesia on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Children Aged 3 to 8 Years: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07189845
Enrollment
58
Registered
2025-09-24
Start date
2025-09-24
Completion date
2026-01-20
Last updated
2026-02-12

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Conditions

BIS, PONV

Keywords

ponv, bıs

Brief summary

This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effect of bispectral index (BIS)-guided anesthesia on postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in children aged 3-8 years undergoing elective adenoidectomy. Fifty-eight patients will be randomized to BIS-guided anesthesia (target 40-60) or standard clinical management. The primary outcome is PONV incidence within 24 hours. Secondary outcomes include antiemetic use, emergence time, hospital stay, and parental satisfaction.

Detailed description

This prospective, randomized, double-blind controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of bispectral index (BIS)-guided anesthesia on postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in children aged 3 to 8 years undergoing elective adenoidectomy. PONV is a common postoperative complication in pediatric surgery, with reported incidences of 30-70%, leading to delayed oral intake, prolonged hospital stay, and reduced parental satisfaction. BIS monitoring provides an objective EEG-based measure of anesthesia depth, allowing precise titration of anesthetic agents and potentially reducing postoperative complications. While adult studies and meta-analyses have shown that BIS guidance decreases the incidence of PONV, evidence in pediatric populations remains limited. A total of 58 ASA I-II patients will be randomized into two groups: BIS-guided anesthesia (target 40-60) and standard clinical parameter-guided anesthesia with the BIS screen hidden. The primary outcome is the incidence of PONV within 24 hours postoperatively. Secondary outcomes include antiemetic use, severity of PONV, time to emergence, length of hospital stay, and parental satisfaction assessed with a Likert scale. The findings of this trial are expected to clarify the role of BIS monitoring in improving postoperative outcomes in pediatric anesthesia.

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTBIS GROUP

In the BIS group, monitoring will be visible and anesthesia depth will be maintained within a BIS value range of 40-60.

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTCONTROL GROUP

In the control group, the BIS monitor will be applied with the screen concealed from the investigator, and anesthesia depth will be guided solely by clinical parameters.

Sponsors

Engin Çetin
Lead SponsorOTHER_GOV

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Investigator)

Masking description

Parallel Assignment

Intervention model description

Parallel Assignment

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
3 Years to 8 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Children aged 3-8 years * ASA physical status class I-II * Scheduled for elective adenoidectomy * Written informed consent obtained from parents

Exclusion criteria

* Children with a previous history of PONV * Patients receiving antiemetic, steroid, or sedative medication * Acute upper respiratory tract infection * History of neurological or psychiatric disorders * Body mass index (BMI) below the 5th percentile or above the 95th percentile * Anatomical airway abnormalities

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) during the first 24 hours postoperatively.T1: Immediately before extubation T2: 6 hours after extubation T3: 12 hours after extubation T4: 24 hours after extubationPONV will be assessed at postoperative intervals of 0-6, 6-12, and 12-24 hours. The Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) will be assessed at postoperative intervals of 0-6, 6-12, and 12-24 hours. PONV severity will be evaluated using a predefined four-point ordinal scale based on the presence and frequency of nausea and vomiting, as follows: 0: No nausea or vomiting 1. Mild nausea 2. Severe nausea or a single vomiting episode 3. Severe nausea with multiple vomiting episodes or intractable PONV

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Emergence TimeFrom discontinuation of sevoflurane at the end of surgery until eye opening in response to verbal command, assessed up to 30 minutesEmergence time (defined as the time from discontinuation of sevoflurane until the patient opens their eyes in response to verbal command)
Antiemetic use and timing0-24 hours postoperativelyThe administration of rescue antiemetic drugs will be recorded for each patient within the first 24 hours after surgery. The specific agent used (e.g., ondansetron, dexamethasone), the time of administration, and the number of doses will be documented from anesthesia and nursing records. The outcome will be expressed as the proportion of patients requiring antiemetic medication and the mean time to first administration

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 13, 2026