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Remimazolam for Bronchoscopy in High-Risk Patients

A Prospective, Randomized Controlled Clinical Study of the Effect of Remimazolam on the Incidence of Hypoxia in High-risk Patients Undergoing Painless Tracheoscopy

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07395596
Enrollment
360
Registered
2026-02-09
Start date
2026-02-09
Completion date
2026-12-01
Last updated
2026-02-24

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Conditions

Endotracheal Tumour, Lymphadenectasis, Phthisis, Pulmonary Infection, Pulmonary Nodule

Keywords

hypoxia, remimazolam, propofol, fiberoptic bronchoscopy

Brief summary

Bronchoscopy is currently widely used for the diagnosis and treatment of various respiratory diseases. However, the operation of bronchoscopy is irritating, causes a strong stress response, and shares the airway with the patient, making the patient highly susceptible to respiratory and cardiovascular risks. Among these risks, hypoxia is the most common adverse event.Different drug regimens can be selected for anesthesia under deep sedation. The combination of analgesic agents can help reduce coughing during bronchoscopy. Therefore, we employ a combination of sedative and analgesic drugs for painless bronchoscopy procedures. Among sedatives, propofol is the most commonly used. However, due to its disadvantages, such as respiratory and circulatory depression, we have introduced a novel approach combining remimazolam for sedation. The aim is to investigate whether this new regimen, compared to traditional propofol-based sedation, can reduce the incidence of hypoxia, minimize circulatory depression, and lead to faster postoperative awakening and recovery. Additionally, we hope to observe fewer adverse events, such as perioperative nausea and vomiting, excessive secretions, dizziness, and chills.

Interventions

General anesthesia with spontaneous breathing maintained is administered using propofol and alfentanil.

DRUGremimazolam combined with propofol and alfentanil

General anesthesia with spontaneous breathing maintained is administered using remimazolam combined with propofol and alfentanil.

Sponsors

First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University
Lead SponsorOTHER
Shaoxing People's Hospital
CollaboratorOTHER
Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University
CollaboratorOTHER
The Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University
CollaboratorOTHER

Study design

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

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

* ASA Class Ⅲ - Ⅳ * Scheduled for elective painless bronchoscopy -

Exclusion criteria

* Age \< 18 years * Patients who are uncooperative(e.g. due to mental illness) * Patients who are on chronic use of opioids, benzodiazepine - class hypnotics, or antidepressants * Patients with a history of allergy to the anesthetics used * Patients who are anticipated to have a difficult airway * Body mass index(BMI)\<18.5kg/m² or \>30kg/m² * Preoperative oxygen saturation \<92% while breathing room air * Other:Patients who are deemed by the investigator to be unsuitable for participation in this trial

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The incidence of hypoxia(75% ≤ SpO2 < 90% for <60 s)Periprocedural

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
The incidence of severe hypoxia(SpO2 < 75% or 75% ≤ SpO2 < 90% for ≥60 s)Periprocedural
Non-Invasive Blood Pressure changes: The area under the curve (AUC) of the patient's mean blood pressure over time from pre-anesthesia induction to the end of bronchoscopy during patient monitoringPeriprocedural
The area under the curve (AUC) of the patient's mean blood pressure during observation in Post-Anesthesia Care UnitPeriprocedural
The dosage of vasoactive drugs administered.Periprocedural

Countries

China

Contacts

CONTACTYueying Zheng
1507128@zju.edu.cn+8613777408863
CONTACTYeke Zhu
21618018@zju.edu.cn+8613515815457

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 25, 2026