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Laparoscopic Colorectal SurgeriesPhase 4NCT03910998

Impact of Intraoperative Deep Neuromuscular Blockade on NOL-guided Opioid Requirement in LSC Colorectal Surgeries

A Phase 4 study testing Rocuronium IV bolus 0.1 mg/kg guided by TOF that must remain between 1-3 during surgery and Rocuronium IV bolus 0.1 mg/kg guided by TOF 0/4 and PTC≤ 2 in people with Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgeries, run by Ciusss de L'Est de l'Île de Montréal at 1 site in Canada.

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Trial summary

The aim of the present study is to answer the question whether deep neuromuscular blockade has a clinically significant impact on intra and postoperative pain, opioid requirement and anesthesia related outcomes and side effects for the early phase of recovery (24hs) after colorectal laparoscopic surgery. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgeries
What is being tested?
Rocuronium IV bolus 0.1 mg/kg guided by TOF that must remain between 1-3 during surgery and Rocuronium IV bolus 0.1 mg/kg guided by TOF 0/4 and PTC≤ 2
Type of treatment
Injection or infusion
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
100 participants
Where
1 siteCanada
Study dates
30 May 2019to 1 Jul 2022
Phase
Phase 4
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • ASA1-3 patients,
  • fully consented,
  • primary colorectal laparoscopic surgery and no previous laparotomy for the last 5 years
  • BMI < 35,
  • Age > 18yo,
  • no allergy to any of the medications used in this study.

Who cannot join

  • history of coronary artery disease
  • serious cardiac arrhythmia (including atrial fibrillation)
  • history of substance abuse
  • chronic use of psychotropic and/or opioid drugs
  • use of drugs that act on the autonomic nervous system (including β-blockers)
  • history of psychiatric diseases with the need of medication
  • allergy to any drug used in the study protocol
  • refusal of the patient for participation in the study

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Philippe PR Richebé, MD PhD contact

514-743-6558

philippe.richebe@umontreal.ca

Nadia NG Godin, RC and RN contact

514-525-3400 ext. 3193

ngodin.hmr@ssss.gouv.qc.ca

Canada1 site, 1 recruiting
  • Hopital Maisonneuve Rosemont, CIUSSS de l'Est de l'Ile de Montréal

    Montreal East, Quebec, H1T2M4

    Nadia NG Godin, RC and RN, 514-252-3400 ext. 3193, ngodin.hmr@ssss.gouv.qc.ca

    Philippe PR Richebé, MD PhD, 514-252-3400 ext. 4620, philipperichebe@live.com

    Recruiting

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About this study

Official title: A Randomized Parallel Design Study to Compare the Impact of Intraoperative Deep Neuromuscular Blockade on Intraoperative NOL-guided Opioid Requirement and Postoperative Early Outcomes in Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgeries

The aim of the present study is to answer the question whether deep neuromuscular blockade has a clinically significant impact on intra and postoperative pain, opioid requirement and anesthesia related outcomes and side effects for the early phase of recovery (24hs) after colorectal laparoscopic surgery.

Read the detailed description

Background: For the last decade many studies have reported that intraoperative surgical and anesthesia conditions might have an impact of postoperative pain.

The most recent surgical literature agrees on the fact the IAP should remain under 15mmhg or even 12mmhg during the whole laparoscopic surgery, and many efforts to do so were developed in the most recent years. On the anesthesia side, deep neuromuscular block was associated with better postoperative recovery when looking at pain parameters such as pain scores and opioid requirements. Nevertheless, all these previous studies, even if recent, did not properly evaluate intraoperative pain and did not well control criteria used to guide the administration of intraoperative opioids, one of the main components of anesthesia. Also, lots of these studies did not properly evaluate or control the depth of hypnosis, another main component of anesthesia. Nowadays, new monitors with extremely better sensitivity and specificity are available for each of the anesthesia component. This might completely revisit the previous findings in the literature and offer much better-quality results. Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital in Montreal is a unique center that has invested in new monitors to evaluate each of these anesthesia component: BIS index for depth of hypnosis (BIS device, Covidien, Saint-Laurent, Canada), NOL index (PM-200TM device, Medasense LTD, Ramat Gan, Israel) for nociceptive evaluation (intra-operative pain assessment under general anesthesia), and TOF-scan (NMB monitor, Drager, Mississauga, Canada) for quantitative and 3D evaluation of the depth of muscle relaxation.

This study will answer the question whether deep neuromuscular blockade has a clinically significant impact on intra and postoperative pain, opioid requirement and anesthesia related outcomes and side effects for the early phase of recovery (24hs) after colorectal laparoscopic surgery.

This study will be conducted in a single center, and will be an open label, single blinded, randomized controlled study. Type of surgery: laparoscopic colorectal surgery with anesthesia time expected to last more than 120min in ASA 1-3 patients, fully consented for primary colorectal laparoscopic surgery.

The primary objective of the study: To compare total intra-operative remifentanil consumption during anesthesia for laparoscopic colorectal surgery between two groups: Group "D" for Deep muscle relaxation and group "M" for Moderate muscle relaxation. Secondary objectives are listed below. For an expected decrease of 25% in the remifentanil intraoperative consumption per hour of surgery (in mcg) of surgery, with a type I error α = 0.05 (two-tailed), a 90% power, the total sample size needed is 82 (41 per group). To account for an approximative 20% rate of loss to follow-up or missing data due to technical problems, a total of 100 subjects will be recruited.

Study Duration: 24 months. Study Center: Maisonneuve-Rosemont Hospital, CIUSSS de l'Est de l'Ile de Montreal (CEMTL), University of Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Adverse Events: None expected. Subvention: An Independent Investigator Initiated Trial (IIIT) grant application has been accepted by the company Merck (see letter attached) for the sponsoring of this study.

Being tested
Rocuronium IV bolus 0.1 mg/kg guided by TOF that must remain between 1-3 during surgery, Rocuronium IV bolus 0.1 mg/kg guided by TOF 0/4 and PTC≤ 2
Keywords
neuromuscular blockade, NOL monitoring, opioid consumption, intraoperative, anesthesia

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Rocuronium IV bolus 0.1 mg/kg guided by TOF that must remain between 1-3 during surgeryDrug

    Bolus of rocuronium 0.1 mg/kg at the discretion of anesthetist to keep the TOF between 1-3 out of 4 during surgery

  • Rocuronium IV bolus 0.1 mg/kg guided by TOF 0/4 and PTC≤ 2Drug

    Bolus of rocuronium 0.1 mg/kg IV will be given during surgery for a TOF 0/4 and a PTC ≤ 2 (parameters measured every 10 minutes).

Study groups in NCT03910998
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Group "M" for Moderate muscle relaxation, low doses rocuroniumActive comparatorA bolus of 0.4 mg/kg of IV rocuronium will be given at the induction of the anesthesia. Rocuronium IV bolus guided by TOF that must remain between 1-3 / 4 during surgery.
Receives: Drug: Rocuronium IV bolus 0.1 mg/kg guided by TOF that must remain between 1-3 during surgery
Group "D" for Deep muscle relaxation, high doses rocuroniumExperimentalA bolus of 0.4 mg/kg of IV rocuronium will be given at the induction of the anesthesia. Bolus of rocuronium 0.1 mg/kg IV will be given during surgery to keep the TOF 0/4 and a PTC ≤ 2 (parameters measured every 10 minutes).
Receives: Drug: Rocuronium IV bolus 0.1 mg/kg guided by TOF 0/4 and PTC≤ 2

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Total intra-operative remifentanil consumption during surgery in mcg/kg/h

    To compare total intra-operative remifentanil consumption (in mcg per hour from T0 incision until Tend = start dressing) during anesthesia for laparoscopic colorectal surgery between two groups: Group "D" for Deep muscle relaxation and group "M" for Moderate muscle relaxation

    Measured: Intra-operative (from T0 incision until Tend = start dressing)

Secondary outcomes (22)
  1. Number of IV boluses and increases of remifentanil infusion, number, no unit

    To compare the number of IV boluses and increases of remifentanil infusion needed in group D versus M

    Measured: Intra-operative (from T0 incision until Tend = start dressing)

  2. Number of times NOL index passes over the threshold of 25, number, no unit

    To compare the number of times NOL index passes over the threshold of 25 (considered as painful threshold in an anesthetized patient) during anesthesia in group D versus M

    Measured: Intra-operative (from T0 incision until Tend = start dressing)

  3. Area Under the Curve (AUCs) whenever the NOL is above 25, no unit

    To compare the Area Under the Curve (AUCs) of all the intraoperative periods for which the NOL index will be above the pain threshold of 25 from T0 until Tend

    Measured: Intra-operative (from T0 incision until Tend = start dressing)

  4. Total intraoperative time from T0 until Tend with NOL above 25 in minutes

    To compare the total intraoperative time in minutes from T0 until Tend with NOL index above 25, with NOL index between 10 and 25, and with NOL index below 10 in group D versus M

    Measured: Intra-operative (from T0 incision until Tend = start dressing)

  5. Intraoperative level of intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) in mmHg

    To compare between group D versus M the intraoperative level of intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) to keep a surgeons' satisfaction score (Leiden Surgical Rating Scale L-SRS)

    Measured: Intra-operative (from T0 incision until Tend = start dressing)

  6. Abdominal insufflation duration in minutes

    To compare the time in minutes spent with abdominal insufflation and laparoscopic surgery between group D and M

    Measured: Intra-operative (from T0 incision until Tend = start dressing)

  7. Time for awakening and extubation in seconds

    To compare the time for awakening and extubation (performed for all patients in the Operating Room, OR) between group D and M

    Measured: Intra-operative (from T0 incision until Tend = start dressing)

  8. Pain score at rest on a scale from 0 to 10

    To compare maximal postoperative pain scores (Numeric Rating Scale, NRS) at: arrival in postanesthesia care unit (PACU), and every 15 min until PACU discharge at rest and coughing/mobilization

    Measured: every 15 minutes until discharge from PACU, up to 3 hours

  9. Pain score at coughing/mobilization on a scale from 0 to 10

    To compare maximal postoperative pain scores (Numeric Rating Scale, NRS) at: arrival in postanesthesia care unit (PACU), and every 15 min until PACU discharge at rest and coughing/mobilization

    Measured: every 15 minutes until discharge from PACU, up to 3 hours

  10. Pain score at the shoulder on a scale from 0 to 10

    To compare the incidence of shoulder pain and intensity (maximal NRS score at the shoulder) in PACU at arrival then every 15 minutes, between group D versus M

    Measured: every 15 minutes until discharge from PACU, up to 3 hours

  11. Postoperative Hydromorphone consumption in mg in Postoperative Care Unit (PACU)

    To compare the total amount of hydromorphone (in mg) given IV in PACU as a pain killer titration following a strict PACU protocol to reach a NRS pain score < 4/10 between group D and M

    Measured: every 15 minutes until discharge from PACU, up to 3 hours

  12. Pain score at rest at 8hs on a scale from 0 to 10

    To compare maximal postoperative pain scores at rest at 8 hours after surgery between group D and M

    Measured: 8 hours after surgery in hospital

  13. Pain score at coughing/mobilization at 8hs on a scale from 0 to 10

    To compare maximal postoperative pain scores at coughing/movement at 8 hours after surgery between group D and M

    Measured: 8 hours after surgery in hospital

  14. Pain score at rest at 16hs on a scale from 0 to 10

    To compare maximal postoperative pain scores at rest at 16 hours after surgery between group D and M

    Measured: 16 hours after surgery in hospital

  15. Pain score at coughing/mobilization at 16hs on a scale from 0 to 10

    To compare maximal postoperative pain scores at coughing/movement at 16 hours after surgery between group D and M

    Measured: 16 hours after surgery in hospital

  16. Pain score at rest at 24hs on a scale from 0 to 10

    To compare maximal postoperative pain scores at rest at 24 hours after surgery between group D and M

    Measured: 24 hours after surgery in hospital

  17. Pain score at coughing/mobilization at 24hs on a scale from 0 to 10

    To compare maximal postoperative pain scores at coughing/movement every 24 hours after surgery between group D and M

    Measured: 24 hours after surgery in hospital

  18. Amount of opioids received in 24h as Patient Controlled Analgesia in mg

    To compare analgesic requirements for 24 hours given as patient controlled analgesia (PCA) in mg over 24hs

    Measured: 24 hours after surgery in hospital

  19. Recovery score QOR15 questionnaire (150 points maximum for this questionnaire)

    To compare recovery scores (QOR15) from 0 to 150 points at 24 hours after surgery

    Measured: 24 hours after surgery in hospital

  20. POSS postoperative Sedation score in PACU on a scale from 1 to 4

    Sedation score in PACU

    Measured: every 30 minutes from T0 = arrival in PACU until discharge from PACU, up to 3 hours

  21. postoperative nausea and vomiting score in PACU on a scale from 0 to 3

    nausea and vomiting score in PACU from 0 to 3

    Measured: every 30 minutes from T0 = arrival in PACU until discharge from PACU, up to 3 hours

  22. postoperative Aldrete score in PACU on a scale from 5 to 15

    Recovery score in PACU to decide on the possibility of discharge of the patient from PACU

    Measured: every 30 minutes from T0 = arrival in PACU until discharge from PACU, up to 3 hours

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted10 Apr 2019
  2. Study start30 May 2019
  3. Primary completion1 Jul 2022 (estimated)
  4. Study completion1 Jul 2022 (estimated)

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 4
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Tow groups of patients. Randomization into group "D" for Deep muscle relaxation vs group "M" for Moderate muscle relaxation according to a randomization list for a total number of 100 patients
Masking
Quadruple blind
Who is masked
Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
Enrolment
100 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT03910998
Sponsor's protocol ID
2019-1610
Status last verified
Apr 2022
First submitted
4 Mar 2019
Last updated
5 Apr 2022
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No

Publications

  • Morisson L, Harkouk H, Othenin-Girard A, Oulehri W, Laferriere-Langlois P, Belanger ME, Idrissi M, Godin N, Verdonck O, Fortier LP, Poirier M, Henri M, Latulippe JF, Tremblay JF, Trepanier JS, Bendavid Y, Raft J, Richebe P. Impact of deep neuromuscular blockade on intraoperative NOL-guided remifentanil requirement during desflurane anesthesia in laparoscopic colorectal surgeries: A randomised controlled trial. J Clin Anesth. 2024 Dec;99:111659. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2024.111659. Epub 2024 Oct 23.

    PubMed 39447530

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A Phase 4 study testing Rocuronium IV bolus 0.1 mg/kg guided by TOF that must remain between 1-3 during surgery and Rocuronium IV bolus 0.1 mg/kg guided by TOF 0/4 and PTC≤ 2 in people with Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgeries, run by Ciusss de L'Est de l'Île de Montréal at 1 site in Canada.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 8 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 5 Apr 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Canada. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

What does this phase mean?

Phase 4 studies take place after a treatment is approved, to learn more about its long-term benefits and risks in everyday use.

Not every study follows the same path, and some studies (observational studies, device studies) have no phase.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact Philippe PR Richebé, MD PhD (514-743-6558, philippe.richebe@umontreal.ca), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Total intra-operative remifentanil consumption during surgery in mcg/kg/h (time frame: Intra-operative (from T0 incision until Tend = start dressing)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03910998, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 5 Apr 2022.

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