Propofol vs Inhaled Anesthesia for Surgery Recovery

Trajectories of Recovery After Intravenous Propofol Versus Inhaled VolatilE Anesthesia Trial

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Surgery-Complications Anesthesia Complication Anesthesia Awareness Anesthesia Surgery Quality of Life Pain, Postoperative Anesthesia Morbidity
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 and older
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Other
Participants needed
13,000 (estimated)
Sponsor
Washington University School of Medicine · Other
Who this trial is looking for

This trial is looking for patients aged 18 and older who are scheduled for non-cardiac surgery that lasts at least 60 minutes. Participants will receive one of two types of general anesthesia and share their recovery experiences.

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

You may be able to join if

  • I am 18 years old or older.
  • I am having elective non-cardiac surgery that will last 60 minutes or more.
  • I require general anesthesia with a tracheal tube or laryngeal mask.

You may not be able to join if

  • I cannot provide informed consent in English or Spanish.
  • I am pregnant.
  • I have had surgery requiring anesthesia within the last 30 days or plan to have surgery within the next 30 days.
  • I have a known allergy to propofol or history of severe nausea after surgery.
  • I need a specific type of anesthesia for my surgery.
  • There is a written rule at my hospital requiring a certain anesthesia type.
  • I have experienced possible awareness during anesthesia before.
  • I am currently incarcerated.

Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.

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About This Trial
The investigators will conduct a 13,000-patient randomized multi-center trial to determine (i) which general anesthesia technique yields superior patient recovery experiences in any of three surgical categories ((a) major inpatient surgery, (b) minor inpatient surgery, (c) outpatient surgery) and (ii) whether TIVA confers no more than a small (0.2 %) increased risk of intraoperative awareness than…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria Each patient must meet all of the following criteria: 1. Aged 18 years or older 2. Undergoing elective non-cardiac surgery expected to last ≥ 60 min requiring general anesthesia with a tracheal tube or laryngeal mask airway (or similar supra-glottic device) Exclusion Criteria …
Contacts

Laura Swisher

314-286-1024

goodl@wustl.edu

CONTACT

Sherry McKinnon

314-286-1024

smckinnon@wustl.edu

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