Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of Remifentanil in Pediatric Population
Primary Purpose
Infant, Preterm
Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
Korea, Republic of
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
low dose remifentanil
Sponsored by

About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Infant, Preterm
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- preterm infants mechanically ventilated
- requiring peripherally induced central catheterization
- with informed consent of their parents
Exclusion Criteria:
- major congenital anomalies
- cardiopulmonary instability
- use of sedative, antiepileptic drugs or anesthetic drugs
- grade III or IV intraventricular hemorrhage
Sites / Locations
- Seoul National University Children's Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm Type
Experimental
Active Comparator
Arm Label
low dose remifentanil
high dose remifentanil
Arm Description
continuous infusion of remifentanil 0.1mcg/kg/min
continuous infusion of remifentanil 0.25mcg/kg/min
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Premature Infant Pain Profile
P0-P2 units on a scale
; changes in PIPP from baseline (P0) to procedure (needle puncture, P2)
PIPP (preterm infant pain profile)
min 0 ~ max 21
higher pain scale on higher score
Secondary Outcome Measures
Adverse Reaction
bradycardia, hypotension, apnea, desaturation
Full Information
NCT ID
NCT01477892
First Posted
November 10, 2011
Last Updated
September 11, 2013
Sponsor
Seoul National University Hospital
Collaborators
Ajou University School of Medicine, Severance Hospital
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT01477892
Brief Title
Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of Remifentanil in Pediatric Population
Official Title
Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of Remifentanil in Preterm Infant
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
September 2013
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
December 2011 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
April 2012 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
April 2012 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
Seoul National University Hospital
Collaborators
Ajou University School of Medicine, Severance Hospital
4. Oversight
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate safety and efficacy of continuous infusion of remifentanil in preterm infant with mechanical ventilator for control of procedural pain using two different dosage of remifentanil.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Infant, Preterm
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Supportive Care
Study Phase
Phase 1, Phase 2
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigatorOutcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
14 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
low dose remifentanil
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
continuous infusion of remifentanil 0.1mcg/kg/min
Arm Title
high dose remifentanil
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
continuous infusion of remifentanil 0.25mcg/kg/min
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
low dose remifentanil
Other Intervention Name(s)
high dose remifentanil
Intervention Description
non-inferiority test for low dose remifentanil 0.1mcg/kg/min compared with high dose remifentanil 0.25mcg/kg/min in pain control
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Premature Infant Pain Profile
Description
P0-P2 units on a scale
; changes in PIPP from baseline (P0) to procedure (needle puncture, P2)
PIPP (preterm infant pain profile)
min 0 ~ max 21
higher pain scale on higher score
Time Frame
first puncture of skin(P0), 10min after remifentanil infusion (P1), 15min after remifentanil infusion (needle puncture, P2), 10min after remifentanil stop
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Adverse Reaction
Description
bradycardia, hypotension, apnea, desaturation
Time Frame
during and after 10min of remifentanil continous infusion
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
12 Weeks
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
preterm infants mechanically ventilated
requiring peripherally induced central catheterization
with informed consent of their parents
Exclusion Criteria:
major congenital anomalies
cardiopulmonary instability
use of sedative, antiepileptic drugs or anesthetic drugs
grade III or IV intraventricular hemorrhage
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Seoul National University Children's Hospital
City
Seoul
Country
Korea, Republic of
12. IPD Sharing Statement
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