Evaluation of Non-opioid Balanced General Anesthesia in Cardiac Surgery With Extracorporeal Circu… (NCT04886453) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 3
Evaluation of Non-opioid Balanced General Anesthesia in Cardiac Surgery With Extracorporeal Circulation: a Randomized, Controlled, Multicenter Superiority Trial
France321 participantsStarted 2021-08-30
Plain-language summary
Opioid-free anesthesia (OFA) is a general anesthesia based on the use of hypnotics and non-opioid analgesics (lidocaine, ketamine, dexamethasone, esmolol). This technique has been used for the past 10 years, during which randomized and non-randomized studies have demonstrated a number of positive effects on cardiac function:
* better analgesia and decreased postoperative morphine consumption,
* better respiratory function,
* better hemodynamic stability,
* better postoperative cognitive function.
The hypothesis of the present study is that the use of OFA during cardiac surgery is associated with:
* Improved intraoperative hemodynamic stability
* A decrease in the incidence of postoperative complications
* A reduction in intensive care and hospital length of stay
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Scheduled
. With bypass surgery
. Of the following types: aortic valve surgery, mitral valve surgery, tricuspid valve surgery, atrial myxoma, coronary artery bypass surgery, aortic surgery, combined surgery
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Occurrence of at least one postoperative complication