Surgical Stress Index as a Tool for Monitoring Analgesia and/or Sedation in Critically Ill Patients
Launched by UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN · Nov 10, 2008
Trial Information
Current as of May 28, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
The Surgical Stress index (SSI) was developed as a bedside tool to measure 'pain' during surgery. First trials showed a good correlation between SSI and aching procedures and a negative correlation to the dosage of Remifentanil. The first evaluation studies were performed under Propofol and Remifentanil anaesthesia. A different site of use for the Surgical Stress Index could be the intensive care medicine. 'Analgesia and Sedation are essential elements of intensive care treatment and relevant for patient outcome... There is therefore a need to monitor and define the level of sedation and pa...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • analgosedated, mechanically ventilated patients on the ICU
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • neurological disorder
- • age under 18
- • lack of sinus rhythm
About University Hospital Schleswig Holstein
University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH) is a leading academic medical center in Germany, renowned for its commitment to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical trials. As a prominent institution, UKSH integrates cutting-edge medical research with comprehensive patient care, fostering an environment that promotes the development of novel therapeutic strategies. With a multidisciplinary approach and a strong emphasis on collaboration, UKSH is dedicated to enhancing clinical outcomes and contributing to the global medical community through rigorous scientific inquiry and the translation of research findings into practice.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Kiel, , Germany
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Jens Scholz, Prof Dr med
Study Chair
Institut für Anästhesiologie und Operative Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinik Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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