Mechanical Ventilation on Hippocampus

Last updated: August 6, 2024
Sponsor: Beijing Sanbo Brain Hospital
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Neurologic Disorders

Treatment

Mechanical ventilation

Clinical Study ID

NCT06480162
VABI-Hipp
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Ventilator-associated brain injury (VABI) frequently occurs in ICU patients. Although animal studies indicate the hippocampus as a key target of VABI, its relevance in human patients remains uncertain. In this study, the investigators aim to monitor hippocampal EEG activity during the weaning process of patients off mechanical ventilation, and also exploring the coupling between breathing patterns and hippocampal activity.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age: ≥ 18 years

  • ASA: I - II

  • w/ electrode inside hippocampus (≥ 1 contacts)

  • Singed consent form

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Seizure occurrence ≤ 36 hours before op.

  • Structural brain damage

  • History of using: opioids, enzyme-inducing medications, sleep aids, or excessivealcohol consumption

  • History of mechanical ventilation (>24h)

  • Cognitive impairment

  • Operation within 6 months

  • Participate in other clinical trials in the last four weeks

  • Pregnant or breastfeeding

Study Design

Total Participants: 20
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Mechanical ventilation
Phase:
Study Start date:
May 08, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
June 01, 2025

Study Description

[Rational] Although mechanical ventilation (MV) is crucial for saving lives, the high incidence of ventilator-associated brain injury (VABI) in ICU patients, affecting up to 80% of cases, raises significant clinical concerns. VABI not only increases mortality and morbidity rates but also strains healthcare resources. Despite abundant evidence from preclinical studies, the precise impact of mechanical ventilation on humans remains largely unknown. Understanding these effects is crucial for uncovering the mechanisms behind VABI and subsequently preventing and treating this complication.

[Methods] Patients with drug-resistant epilepsy scheduled for stereoelectroencephalography (sEEG) exploration as part of their pre-surgical assessment will undergo eligibility screening. During the study, sEEG signals and respiratory data will be simultaneously collected from the hippocampus and other relevant limbic structures under various mechanical ventilation scenarios. These scenarios include controlled ventilation at different levels of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP, 5cmH2O vs. 10cmH2O) and respiratory rates (RR, 10 vs. 20 bpm), assisted ventilation, and natural breathing phases. Following the discontinuation of mechanical ventilation, patients will be monitored for up to 7 days to evaluate the occurrence of delirium. Additionally, simultaneous intracranial EEG recordings from relevant cortical and subcortical regions will be conducted.

[Aims] The current study aims to investigate the effects of mechanical ventilation, including variations in RR and PEEP, on neurophysiological electrical oscillations within the hippocampus, as well as the relationship between breathing patterns and hippocampal activity. Furthermore, the investigators will explore the impact of mechanical ventilation on other cortical areas involved in breathing, depending on electrode positioning, and examine the interactions between these brain regions and the hippocampus.

Connect with a study center

  • Beijing Sanbo Brain Hospital, Capital Medical University

    Beijing, Beijing 100090
    China

    Active - Recruiting

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