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If the anesthetic regimen can influence the serum level of inflammatory cytokines and if the levels of cytokines are related to the incidence of post operative complications, these complications may be a function of the anesthetic method. In an effort to find the best anesthetic regimen for patients undergoing craniotomy for intracranial tumors, the researchers will compare the effect of volatile anesthetic with that of total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) on cytokine levels. The researchers will also compare the composite incidence of some common major post-operative complications after craniotomy for intracranial malignancy.
This is a randomized blinded clinical trial. Patients will be randomized into one of two groups. One group will receive a volatile anesthetic (sevoflurane)while the other group will receive intravenous anesthetics (propofol + remifentanil) for maintenance of General Anesthesia.
The anesthesia team will know the result of randomization at induction. Postoperative data will be gathered by research personnel who will be blinded to the anesthetic method used. Patients will be blinded to the anesthetic they receive until after the 4-week outcomes are collected, when they will have the option to be unblinded.
Peripheral blood samples will be taken a total of 7 times; pre-induction to anesthesia, 15 minutes after surgical positioning, after the tumor is extracted, and at 6,12,18, and 24 hours after emergence from anesthesia.
Patients will be called for follow up every week for 4 weeks following discharge.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Intravenous anesthetic | Active Comparator | Intravenous anesthetics (propofol + remifentanil) for maintenance of General Anesthesia |
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| Volatile Anesthetic | Active Comparator | Inhalational anesthetics (sevoflurane+remifentanil) for maintenance of General Anesthesia. Patients receive Sevoflurane as a volatile anesthetic and remifentanil as an IV agent for maintenance of general anesthesia. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Propofol + Remifentanil | Drug | Administered intravenously during surgery for maintenance of General Anesthesia |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| To study inflammatory changes associated with these two different anesthetic techniques | 24 hours post-operatively |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Because of the linkage between cytokines, thrombotic disease, tissue inflammation and brain edema, we plan to monitor a composite outcome derived from occurrence of DVT, PE, new neurologic deficit, postoperative infection and respiratory failure | 4 weeks after discharge |
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Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Rafi Avitsian, MD | The Cleveland Clinic | Principal Investigator |
| Armin Schubert, MD, MBA | The Cleveland Clinic | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Cleveland | Ohio | 44195 | United States |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D001932 | Brain Neoplasms |
| D011183 | Postoperative Complications |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D016543 | Central Nervous System Neoplasms |
| D009423 | Nervous System Neoplasms |
| D009371 | Neoplasms by Site |
| D009369 | Neoplasms |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D015742 | Propofol |
| D000077208 | Remifentanil |
| D018686 | Anesthetics, Intravenous |
| D000077149 | Sevoflurane |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D010636 | Phenols |
| D001555 | Benzene Derivatives |
| D006841 | Hydrocarbons, Aromatic |
| D006844 | Hydrocarbons, Cyclic |
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| Sevoflurane + Remifentanil | Drug | the (Sevoflurane + Remifentanil) arm: Sevoflurane as inhalational agent and Remifentanil as intravenous agent for maintenance of General Anesthesia |
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| D001927 |
| Brain Diseases |
| D002493 | Central Nervous System Diseases |
| D009422 | Nervous System Diseases |
| D010335 | Pathologic Processes |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
| D006838 |
| Hydrocarbons |
| D009930 | Organic Chemicals |
| D011422 | Propionates |
| D000144 | Acids, Acyclic |
| D002264 | Carboxylic Acids |
| D010880 | Piperidines |
| D006573 | Heterocyclic Compounds, 1-Ring |
| D006571 | Heterocyclic Compounds |
| D018681 | Anesthetics, General |
| D000777 | Anesthetics |
| D002492 | Central Nervous System Depressants |
| D045505 | Physiological Effects of Drugs |
| D020228 | Pharmacologic Actions |
| D020164 | Chemical Actions and Uses |
| D002491 | Central Nervous System Agents |
| D045506 | Therapeutic Uses |
| D008738 | Methyl Ethers |
| D004987 | Ethers |
| D006845 | Hydrocarbons, Fluorinated |
| D006846 | Hydrocarbons, Halogenated |