The purpose of this study is to understand whether certain brain activity patterns that can appear at the beginning of anesthesia are related to how deep anesthesia remains during the operation.
The main question of the study is:
Do patients who show a pattern called burst suppression during the start of anesthesia experience deeper anesthesia during surgery?
Patients who are scheduled for elective surgery under total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) may take part in this study. During the operation, brain activity will be monitored using a sensor placed on the forehead (Bispectral Index, BIS monitor), which is already commonly used during anesthesia. Information such as BIS values and the doses of anesthesia medications given during the operation will be recorded.
Participation in this study will not change the type of anesthesia or the routine care that patients receive during surgery. The study only involves recording and analyzing information collected during standard anesthesia monitoring.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age between 18 and 75 years
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III
* Scheduled for elective surgery
* Surgery planned to be performed under total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA)
Exclusion Criteria:
* Presence of neurological disease
* Chronic use of sedative medications or antiepileptic drugs
* Severe hepatic or renal dysfunction
* Intraoperative administration of ketamine or dexmedetomidine
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.
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?
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.