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NCT01640275 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1

Markers of Alzheimers Disease After Propofol or Isoflurane Anesthesia

A Phase 1 study, sponsored by Duke University.

Completed
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
105
Enrollment target

NCT01640275 is a Phase 1 study that has completed, run by Duke University. The registered enrollment target is 105 participants.

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The verdict

NCT01640275, a Phase 1 study, has completed, sponsored by Duke University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 1
Development phase
105 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

Previous work in animal models suggests that inhalational anesthetic agents may accelerate Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis, but it is unclear to what extent this may happen in humans. Here, the investigators propose to measure Alzheimer's disease-related neural markers in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of patients exposed to anesthesia while undergoing neurosurgical procedures that require lumbar drain placement. Patients will be randomized to either receive inhalation anesthesia with isoflurane or intravenous anesthesia with propofol. CSF and blood samples will each be collected at the induction of anesthesia, and then again ten and twenty-four hours later. CSF samples will be assayed for amyloid beta, tau, and other Alzheimer's disease-associated markers; blood samples will be assayed for serum inflammatory markers and used for genotyping studies. These studies should clarify the effect of common anesthetic agents on Alzheimer's disease related neural markers.

Interventions

  • DRUG Propofol
  • DRUG Isoflurane

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 105 participants
Start Date 2012-03
Est. Completion 2015-03
Phase Phase 1

Sponsor

Duke University

1,725 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01640275

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01640275 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 1. The registered enrollment target is 105 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Duke University, which has 1,725 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Propofol is the first listed.

NCT01640275 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01640275 about?

NCT01640275 is a clinical study titled "Markers of Alzheimers Disease After Propofol or Isoflurane Anesthesia". Previous work in animal models suggests that inhalational anesthetic agents may accelerate Alzheimer's disease pathogenesis, but it is unclear to what extent this may happen in humans. Here, the investigators propose to measure Alzheimer's disease-related neural markers in the cerebrospinal fluid (C...

What is the current status of trial NCT01640275?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 105 participants. The study started on 2012-03. Estimated completion is 2015-03.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01640275?

The interventions under investigation include: Propofol (DRUG), Isoflurane (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01640275?

This trial is sponsored by Duke University, which has 1,725 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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