ECT/Succinylcholine: Biochemical, Serum and Cardiovascular Changes

This study has suspended participant recruitment.

(Study on hold since 2009. Awaiting FDA approval of Sugammdex to complete second arm of study.)

Sponsor:

Information provided by (Responsible Party):

University of California, San Francisco

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:

NCT00750906

First received: September 9, 2008

Last updated: March 6, 2013

Last verified: March 2013

History of Changes

Purpose

This study will be conducted to determine the pharmacodynamics, cardiovascular and biochemical effects of succinylcholine when given during electroconvulsive therapy. (ECT). This is a single center, prospective, study in patients who will be receiving ECT as indicated and prescribed by their psychiatrist. The study will be performed twice on each patient, 48-72 hours apart during consecutively scheduled ECT procedures.

Condition
Depression


Study Type:	Observational
Study Design:	Observational Model: Case-Only Time Perspective: Prospective
Official Title:	The Muscle Biochemical, Serum Potassium and Cardiovascular Changes After Succinylcholine in Patients Undergoing Electroconvulsive Therapy.

Resource links provided by NLM:

MedlinePlus related topics: Potassium

Drug Information available for: Succinylcholine chloride

U.S. FDA Resources

Further study details as provided by University of California, San Francisco:


Estimated Enrollment:	20
Study Start Date:	October 2008

Detailed Description:

Patients will receive the anesthetic that is traditionally given which includes appropriate doses of succinylcholine. Serum potassium and creatinine phosphokinase (CK) levels will be determined pre and post anesthesia; serum and urine myoglobin will be determined post anesthesia. Vital signs data [i.e., heart rate (arrhythmias) and arterial blood pressure] will be compared pre and post anesthesia. In addition patients will be asked about the presence of muscle pain (myalgia) 1 hour before discharge from the recovery room and the following day post ECT.

Eligibility


Ages Eligible for Study:	18 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:	Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:	No
Sampling Method:	Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy.

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

A male or non-pregnant female aged 18 years and older
American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status 1, 2, 3
Scheduled to undergo electroconvulsive therapy under general anesthesia
Have given written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

Pregnant or nursing
Any patient in the study investigators opinion who may not be suitable for research.

Contacts and Locations

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00750906

Locations


United States, California
University of California San Francisco
San Francisco, California, United States, 94143

Sponsors and Collaborators

University of California, San Francisco

Investigators


Study Director:	Ronald D Miller, MD	University of California, San Francisco

More Information

No publications provided


Responsible Party:	University of California, San Francisco
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00750906 History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers:	H898-32701
Study First Received:	September 9, 2008
Last Updated:	March 6, 2013
Health Authority:	United States: Institutional Review Board

Additional relevant MeSH terms:


Depression Behavioral Symptoms Succinylcholine Neuromuscular Agents Neuromuscular Blocking Agents	Neuromuscular Depolarizing Agents Peripheral Nervous System Agents Pharmacologic Actions Physiological Effects of Drugs

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on February 25, 2015

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