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Non-invasive Perioperative Hb Monitoring in Spinal Surgery

Primary Purpose

Blood Loss, Surgical

Status
Completed
Phase
Phase 4
Locations
Iran, Islamic Republic of
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Digital nerve block with bupivacaine
Sponsored by
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
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Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional diagnostic trial for Blood Loss, Surgical focused on measuring Nerve Block, Spectrophotometry, Bupivacaine, Spinal Surgery, Blood Loss, Surgical

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - undefined (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria: All patients 18 years of age or older, admitted to Sina hospital to have spinal surgery, whose surgery is not an emergency, are included in the study. Moreover, the patients must be in grade 2 or lower according to the ASA Physical Status Classification, and volunteer to participate in the study.

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Exclusion Criteria: Patients who are going to have an emergency surgery are excluded from the study. Also patients with grade 3 ASA or higher, or the ones suffering from anatomic or vascular disorders that cause problems in attaching the SpHb sensor, are excluded from the study.

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Sites / Locations

  • Sina Hospital

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Experimental

Experimental

Arm Label

Digital nerve block in left hand

Digital nerve block in right hand

Arm Description

Patients in this group will receive DNB in left hand. DNB will be performed by injecting 2 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine at the base of medial and lateral sides of the finger attached to the sensor (1 ml on each side of the base).

Patients in this group will receive DNB in right hand. DNB will be performed by injecting 2 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine at the base of medial and lateral sides of the finger attached to the sensor (1 ml on each side of the base).

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

accuracy of SpHb
in each patient, Sphb values will be documented for both hands. Also, the arterial blood sample (lab Hb) will be sent to the laboratory. The difference between two measure in each hand (with or without DNB) shows the accuracy of Sphb for each hand.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Perfusion index (PI)
In each patient, PI value of hand with DNB will be compared to PI measure in the other hand.
Pleth Variability Index (PVI)
In each patient, PVI value of hand with DNB will be compared to PI measure in the other hand.

Full Information

First Posted
September 15, 2016
Last Updated
April 18, 2018
Sponsor
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Collaborators
Sina Trauma and Surgery Research Center
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT02908412
Brief Title
Non-invasive Perioperative Hb Monitoring in Spinal Surgery
Official Title
Evaluating and Comparing the Accuracy of Non-invasive Hemoglobin Monitoring by Spectrophotometry With and Without Digital Nerve Block in Patients Undergoing Spinal Surgery in Sina Hospital During 2016-2017
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
December 2017
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
January 4, 2017 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
October 2017 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
January 2018 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Collaborators
Sina Trauma and Surgery Research Center

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Product Manufactured in and Exported from the U.S.
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
The decision to transfuse or not to transfuse blood products is one of the main issues in patients undergoing surgery. The standard laboratory method of hemoglobin assessment is time-consuming, gives intermittent data, and requires venipuncture which is invasive and painful. In the past decade, the use of non-invasive and faster methods, which allow physicians to measure hemoglobin levels at the patient's bedside, have become widespread. One of the tools that make this possible is Spectrophotometric Hemoglobin. However, one of the main concerns regarding this method is its accuracy. Since the accuracy of this assessment depends on the extent of perfusion of the organ on which the probe is placed, use of digital nerve blocks proposed to increase its accuracy. This study aims to evaluate the effects of digital nerve block (with bupivacaine) on the accuracy of non-invasive hemoglobin monitoring by spectrophotometry in patients undergoing spinal surgery.
Detailed Description
The decision to transfuse or not to transfuse blood products is one of the main issues in healthcare systems. Timely transfusion of blood to a patient bleeding, either due to the surgery or because of the trauma, can prevent tissue hypoxia and ischemia in vital organs. However, transfusion of blood products should be done carefully and cautiously due to the potential complications of transfusions, and also because of the cost of providing blood products 1, 2, 3. Hence, during surgeries, hemoglobin level has a vital role in the diagnosis and management of patients with anemia. The standard laboratory method of hemoglobin assessment is time-consuming, gives intermittent data, and requires venipuncture which is invasive and painful. In the past decade, the use of non-invasive and faster methods, which allow physicians to measure hemoglobin levels at the patient's bedside, have become widespread. One of the tools that make this possible is Spectrophotometric Hemoglobin (SpHb Masimo Rainbow Co-oximeter). This procedure is applied by a digital probe and allows physicians to monitor hemoglobin levels continuously. 4, 5, 6 However, one of the main concerns regarding this method is its accuracy. Actually, the difference between the measured hemoglobin level and the actual hemoglobin level of the patient, might make it impossible for physicians to decide with sufficient confidence3. From the time that SpHb has been available in operating rooms, various studies have evaluated its accuracy. While its accuracy has been reported relatively acceptable (mean difference is about 1-1.5 g/dl comparing to the lab data),4 there are still concerns regarding this issue. Furthermore, it is not clear whether this difference would remain the same during the surgery or not. Because blood transfusion is rarely needed when the hemoglobin level of patient is higher than 10g/dl during the surgery. Also, blood transfusion becomes obviously necessary if hemoglobin levels drop to 6g/dl or lower during the surgery. Therefore, the accuracy of the tool in assessing hemoglobin levels at this critical interval (6-10g/dl) is of greater importance.6,7 Experimental studies have confirmed that accuracy could change in different hemoglobin levels5,8, and with the passage of time.9 In addition, it has been reported that after significant blood loss or even following injection of blood, the average difference between SpHb and laboratory might change, as well. 5,8 Since the accuracy of this assessment depends on the extent of perfusion of the organ on which the probe is placed, methods that enhance blood circulation in the organ (including local heating of the organ and use of digital nerve blocks (DNB), proposed to increase its accuracy.10, 11 In a study conducted in 2012 by Miller et al. on 20 patients undergoing spinal surgery, DNB was performed using lidocaine. The differences between SpHb and lab hemoglobin were recorded first after injection, and then at almost hourly intervals. These differences were compared to data from another study without DNB. Thirty seven percent of data in the intervention group and 12% of data in the control group was considered as "very accurate". Results of this study showed that DNB increased perfusion indices and SpHb accuracy.10 Following the previous study, Miller et al. carried out a study in 2014 to compare the effects of DNB with lidocaine and bupivacaine on 12 healthy volunteers. DNB was performed on two identical fingers on both hands of the volunteers. Lidocaine was used on one hand and bupivacaine on the other one. Results of this study showed that both lidocaine and bupivacaine raised the perfusion indices and temperatures of the fingers. The duration and extent of the rise in temperature were more for bupivacaine, and there was a direct correlation between changes in perfusion index and those in SpHb.11 Since, the previous study data had been gathered from healthy individuals, this study aims at investigate the effects of DNB on the accuracy SpHb in patients undergoing surgery.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Blood Loss, Surgical
Keywords
Nerve Block, Spectrophotometry, Bupivacaine, Spinal Surgery, Blood Loss, Surgical

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Diagnostic
Study Phase
Phase 4
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
ParticipantInvestigator
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
23 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Digital nerve block in left hand
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Patients in this group will receive DNB in left hand. DNB will be performed by injecting 2 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine at the base of medial and lateral sides of the finger attached to the sensor (1 ml on each side of the base).
Arm Title
Digital nerve block in right hand
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Patients in this group will receive DNB in right hand. DNB will be performed by injecting 2 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine at the base of medial and lateral sides of the finger attached to the sensor (1 ml on each side of the base).
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Digital nerve block with bupivacaine
Intervention Description
The aim of the study, the way it will be conducted, and the complications and possible risks are explained to them. written informed consent is obtained from them. Then, after induction of anaesthesia, an arterial line will be inserted in order to monitor blood pressure and to take blood samples. During the surgery, two rainbow adult ReSposable sensors will be attached to the third or fourth fingers of both hands, and each of sensors will be attached to a monitor. Patients will be randomly assigned to two groups: group A will receive DNB in left hand and group B will receive DNB in right hand. DNB will be performed by injecting 2 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine at the base of medial and lateral sides of the finger attached to the sensor (1 ml on each side of the base).
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
accuracy of SpHb
Description
in each patient, Sphb values will be documented for both hands. Also, the arterial blood sample (lab Hb) will be sent to the laboratory. The difference between two measure in each hand (with or without DNB) shows the accuracy of Sphb for each hand.
Time Frame
At the start of the operation, once every 1.5 hours during the operation till its end
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Perfusion index (PI)
Description
In each patient, PI value of hand with DNB will be compared to PI measure in the other hand.
Time Frame
At the start of the operation, once every 1.5 hours during the operation till its end
Title
Pleth Variability Index (PVI)
Description
In each patient, PVI value of hand with DNB will be compared to PI measure in the other hand.
Time Frame
At the start of the operation, once every 1.5 hours during the operation till its end

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: All patients 18 years of age or older, admitted to Sina hospital to have spinal surgery, whose surgery is not an emergency, are included in the study. Moreover, the patients must be in grade 2 or lower according to the ASA Physical Status Classification, and volunteer to participate in the study. - Exclusion Criteria: Patients who are going to have an emergency surgery are excluded from the study. Also patients with grade 3 ASA or higher, or the ones suffering from anatomic or vascular disorders that cause problems in attaching the SpHb sensor, are excluded from the study. -
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Sina Hospital
City
Tehran
State/Province
Tehtan
Country
Iran, Islamic Republic of

12. IPD Sharing Statement

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