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Effectiveness of Carbon Filters to Reduce the Anesthetic Gas Concentration in an Anesthetized Patient

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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01624558
Recruitment Status : Withdrawn (Measurement device not performing to standard in study environment)
First Posted : June 20, 2012
Last Update Posted : September 11, 2014
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Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Robert Greenberg, MD, Johns Hopkins University

Study Description
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Brief Summary:
Malignant hyperthermia is a potentially fatal inherited disorder triggered by exposure to volatile anesthetic gases, most commonly recognized in children during anesthesia. Carbon filters have been used to scavenge various gases. A new carbon filter (Vapor Clean, Dynasthetics, LLC, Salt Lake City, Utah) with a 510(k) clearance specifically for scavenging anesthetic gases is being marketed, though the filter itself has never been studied in vivo. Bench studies conducted by the manufacturer of the product demonstrate it is extremely effective in reducing the volatile gas output from an anesthesia machine within 2 minutes. This pilot study will measure the effect on volatile gas concentration in non-malignant hyperthermia susceptible patients. Twelve (12) patients will undergo standard anesthetic induction using inhalational anesthetic (Sevoflurane®) and maintained on 3% for 30 minutes to attain steady state concentrations.1 At that time, a total intravenous anesthetic technique will be started and maintained throughout the case. Simultaneously a Vapor Clean filterset will be placed in the breathing circuit (inspiratory and expiratory limbs). Volatile gas concentration will be measured and recorded. This research will determine the feasibility of using this carbon filter to quickly reduce the breathing circuit gas concentration of volatile anesthetic in the clinical setting. This is fundamental in establishing this as a key life saving measure in eliminating the stimulus in a malignant hyperthermia event.

Condition or disease Intervention/treatment Phase
Malignant Hyperthermia Device: In-line Carbon filter (Vapor-Clean) Not Applicable

Detailed Description:
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Study Design
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Study Type : Interventional  (Clinical Trial)
Actual Enrollment : 0 participants
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single (Participant)
Primary Purpose: Treatment
Official Title: Effectiveness of Carbon Filters to Reduce the Anesthetic Gas Concentration in an Anesthetized Patient
Study Start Date : July 2012
Estimated Primary Completion Date : June 2013
Estimated Study Completion Date : June 2013

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MedlinePlus related topics: Anesthesia Fever

Arms and Interventions
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Arm Intervention/treatment
Experimental: Treatment (filter in circuit)
After baseline use of volatile anesthetic, this group will have carbon filter placed in-line.
 Device: In-line Carbon filter (Vapor-Clean)
Carbon filter placed in anesthesia breathing circuit.
Other Name: Vapor-Clean Brand Carbon Filter (Dynasthetics, LLC)
No Intervention: No Intervention Control
After baseline use of volatile anesthetic, this group will NOT have carbon filter placed in-line.


Outcome Measures
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Primary Outcome Measures :
  1. Time to reduce Concentration of Volatile Anesthetic to <5ppm [ Time Frame: every two minutes after filter applied until concentration is <5ppm or 30 minutes ]
    At regular intervals (2 minutes) after application of the filters, the concentration of the volatile anesthetic will be measured. Primary outcome value will be the time to reduce breathing circuit volatile anesthetic concentration to <5ppm. If at 30 min the concentration is not <5ppm, then collection will be stopped.


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Ages Eligible for Study:   2 Years to 16 Years   (Child)
Sexes Eligible for Study:   All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:   Yes
Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

  • healthy ASA PS I or II children 2 years to 16 years old
  • having general anesthesia for approximately 1 hour or more

Exclusion Criteria:

  • malignant hyperthermia susceptible patients (personal or family history)
  • patients with known neuromuscular disorders at high risk of malignant hyperthermia (e.g., muscular dystrophy)
  • egg or soy allergy
  • patient or parent refusal
  • pregnant patients
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Sponsors and Collaborators
Johns Hopkins University
Investigators
Principal Investigator: Robert S Greenberg, MD Johns Hopkins University
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Responsible Party: Robert Greenberg, MD, Associate Professor, Johns Hopkins University
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01624558     History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers: NA_00049358
First Posted: June 20, 2012    Key Record Dates
Last Update Posted: September 11, 2014
Last Verified: September 2014

Keywords provided by Robert Greenberg, MD, Johns Hopkins University:
malignant hyperthermia

Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Fever
Malignant Hyperthermia
Body Temperature Changes
Signs and Symptoms
Intraoperative Complications
Pathologic Processes
 Postoperative Complications
Anesthetics
Anesthetics, Inhalation
Central Nervous System Depressants
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Anesthetics, General