Comparison of Two Electroencephalogram (EEG)-Derived Indices With Electroencephalogram Signals (NCT01077674) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Comparison of Two Electroencephalogram (EEG)-Derived Indices With Electroencephalogram Signals
Finland65 participantsStarted 2009-12
Plain-language summary
Bispectral Index (BIS) and Entropy indices will be compared with each other, and to raw EEG signals in patients receiving sevoflurane anaesthesia. BIS and Entropy numbers often differ significantly from each other during surgery, and the reason for this has not been studied in detail, therefore remaining only poorly understood. BIS and Entropy, together with multi-channel EEG, will be collected and analyzed later on. Course of anaesthesia and surgery will be annotated. All relevant information from anaesthesia monitor will be collected on computer.
Who can participate
Age range
50 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Planned surgery necessitating general anaesthesia
* Expected duration of anaesthesia 30 min or more
* Need of endotracheal intubation
* ASA status 1, 2 or 3
Exclusion Criteria:
* Significant disorders of the autonomic or central nervous system
* Family history of malignant hyperthermia
* Clinical history of anaphylactic reaction against inhaled anaesthetics
* Disability to communicate with Finnish language
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
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6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
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Morphology of electroencephalogram during discrepancy between Entropy and BIS index values