Response Surface Modeling of Remimazolam and Sevoflurane (NCT07620782) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Response Surface Modeling of Remimazolam and Sevoflurane
South Korea80 participantsStarted 2026-05-15
Plain-language summary
This prospective randomized open-label study aims to investigate the pharmacodynamic interaction between remimazolam and sevoflurane during general anesthesia using response surface modeling. Although remimazolam has favorable hemodynamic stability compared with propofol, its hypnotic effect may be less predictable and poorly correlated with conventional sedation monitoring indices such as the bispectral index (BIS). In clinical practice, remimazolam and sevoflurane are often combined during induction and maintenance of anesthesia; however, the optimal interaction between these agents remains unclear.
This study will evaluate whether the interaction between remimazolam and sevoflurane is synergistic, additive, or infra-additive using two representative response surface interaction models: the Minto model and the Greco model. BIS values and predicted effect-site concentrations will be analyzed using NONMEM software.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 80 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Adults aged 20 to 80 years
* Scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia at Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I or II
* Able to provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Known allergy to remimazolam or sevoflurane
* Renal, hepatic, neuromuscular, or neurological disease
* Use of medications affecting the central nervous system
* Chronic psychoactive drug use
* Ischemic heart disease
* Pregnant women
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
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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?
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What they're measuring
1
Interaction coefficient (α) between remimazolam and sevoflurane derived from the Minto response surface model
Timeframe: During anesthetic induction
2
Interaction parameter between remimazolam and sevoflurane derived from the Greco response surface model