Comparison of Postoperative QoR-15 Scores Between Sevoflurane and Remimazolam (NCT05019222) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Comparison of Postoperative QoR-15 Scores Between Sevoflurane and Remimazolam
South Korea72 participantsStarted 2021-09-26
Plain-language summary
The purpose of the study is to compare the quality of recovery (QoR)-15 scores according to the use of maintenance anesthetics in the cervical spine surgery. Total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) have been known to help reducing risks of postoperative nausea/vomiting and malignant hyperthermia. However, it is still not enough to explain which is better between TIVA or inhalation anesthesia. In particular, there is no study to investigate overall postoperative functional recovery via QoR-15 in patients receiving TIVA with remimazolam. The hypothesis of the investigators study is that, in patients with cervical spine surgery, total intravenous anesthesia based on remimazolam can improve the the quality of recovery compared to inhalation anesthesia based on sevoflurane.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adult patients who aged 20-70 years
* ASA-PS: 1-3
* BMI \< 30
* Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion surgery
Exclusion Criteria:
* Tolerance or hypersensitivity to benzodiazepine
* Dependence or addiction to psychotropic drugs or alcohol
* Pregnant women, subjects who lack the ability to make decisions and susceptible to voluntary participation decisions
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial compared sevoflurane and remimazolam for anesthesia during ACDF surgery — based on the results, did one of these anesthetics lead to meaningfully better recovery quality scores, and which one would you plan to use for my procedure?
2Since this study measured quality of recovery using the QoR-15 score, what does that scale actually capture — things like pain, nausea, or mental clarity — and how might those results apply to what I should expect after my own ACDF surgery?
3Now that this trial is completed, has the data influenced how your team approaches anesthesia choices for ACDF patients, or is the evidence still being evaluated?
4Are there factors specific to my health history — such as prior reactions to anesthesia, medications I take, or other conditions — that would make one of these two anesthetics a safer or better fit for me regardless of what this trial found?
5Is choosing the right anesthesia agent something I should be actively discussing with my surgical team ahead of time, or is that decision typically made without patient input, and should I be asking to meet with the anesthesiologist before my procedure?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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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The difference between two groups (sevoflurane vs. remimazolam) in QoR-15 scores