Diagnostic Feasibility of 100 Hz Tetanic Stimulation

Last updated: March 26, 2025
Sponsor: University of Debrecen
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

N/A

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT06754995
AITT 2024/2
  • Ages 18-65
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

The goal of this observational study is to investigate the applicability of 100 Hz tetanic stimulation with an electromyography device in the exclusion of postoperative residual neuromuscular block. The aim is to determine whether fatigue develops with 100 Hz tetanic stimulation in anaesthetized, non-relaxed patients with normal or abnormal baseline electroneurographic (ENG) findings.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • ASA 1-3;

  • BMI 18.5-25 (normal body weight);

  • patient is in supine position with one arm accessible.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • diseases with impaired neuromuscular function (myopathies, severe liver and kidneyfailure);

  • drugs affecting neuromuscular function (magnesium, aminoglycosides);

  • pregnancy (pregnancy tests are carried out in women of childbearing age to rule outpregnancy);

  • breast-feeding;

  • acute surgery

Study Design

Total Participants: 40
Study Start date:
January 06, 2025
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2027

Study Description

The aim of the present study is to investigate the applicability of 100 Hz tetanic stimulation with an electromyography (EMG) device. The aim is to determine whether fatigue develops with 100 Hz tetanic stimulation in anaesthetized, non-relaxed patients with normal or abnormal baseline electroneurographic (ENG) findings. Electric responses of the musculus digiti minimi elicited by supramaximal stimulation of the ulnar nerve at the carpal tunnel are monitored. Alpine Biomed ENG-EMG device with Keypoint software version 5.11 is used for the examinations. The exposed arm is fixed on the armboard, the skin is degreased and then the electrodes for monitoring are mounted lege artis. After the anesthesia has been induced, ENG of the ulnar nerve is examined. Based on the results of the ENG test, patients are divided into separate groups (normal or abnormal ENG). During the ENG test, the supramaximal current is determined. Afterwards, repetitive tetanic stimulation of the defined frequency (60 and 100 Hz) and duration (5 sec) is applied to the two test groups at the current according to the test plan.

The clinical utilities of the study results are:

  • Determination of the "safety margin" of neuromuscular junction, which is not provided by routine monitoring.

  • To investigate how comorbid status (especially chronic conditions affecting peripheral nerves such as polyneuropathy) influences the feasibility of tetanic stimulation in the diagnostics of residual neuromuscular block and safety margin.

Connect with a study center

  • Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care, University of Debrecen

    Debrecen, Hajdú-Bihar 4032
    Hungary

    Site Not Available

  • University of Debrecen Medical Center, Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care

    Debrecen, 4032
    Hungary

    Active - Recruiting

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