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The Effects of Dexmedetomidine and Propofol on Cerebral Blood Flow and Brain Oxygenation During Deep Brain Stimulation
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating dexmedetomidine and propofol for Intracranial Neurosurgery. Completed, enrolled 44 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The investigators will evaluate the effects of dexmedetomidine and propofol on cerebral blood flow and brain oxygenation during Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery. Specifically, the investigators will test the hypothesis that dexmedetomidine is non-inferior to propofol for cerebral blood flow as measured by transcranial Doppler and brain oxygenation as measured by near-infrared spectroscopy.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Patients assigned to dexmedetomidine will be given a mg/kg bolus over 10-20 minutes; subsequently, an infusion will be titrated to between 0.4-0.6 mcg/kg/hr to maintain an adequate level of sedation during the procedure.
Patients assigned to propofol will be given an infusion dose of 50-75 µ/kg/min which will be titrated to the patient's response