Neck scan may predict dangerous drop in blood pressure during cancer surgery
NCT ID NCT07385274
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a simple neck ultrasound done before anesthesia can predict a dangerous drop in blood pressure after anesthesia in women having surgery for gynecologic cancer. Researchers measured blood flow in the carotid artery and checked patients' overall health and frailty. The goal was to find a non-invasive way to identify high-risk patients and improve safety during surgery.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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91 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2025
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
The study population consists of adult female patients aged 18 years or older undergoing elective gynecologic oncology surgery under general anesthesia. All participants are evaluated prospectively in a single-center setting. Pre-induction carotid Doppler ultrasonography is performed as part of the perioperative assessment. Baseline comorbidity burden and frailty status are assessed using the Charlson Comorbidity Index and Clinical Frailty Scale. Patients meeting predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria are enrolled consecutively.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Female patients aged 18 years or older * Scheduled for elective gynecologic oncology surgery under general anesthesia * Planned standard anesthetic induction * Ability to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to participate in the study * Inability to obtain informed consent, including patients with dementia * Emergency surgery * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status IV or higher * Cardiac rhythm other than sinus rhythm * Autonomic nervous system disorders * Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response * Pregnancy * Sepsis or septic shock * Significant valvular heart disease or peripheral vascular disease * Anticipated difficult ventilation and/or difficult intubation * Left ventricular ejection fraction \<40% * Severe aortic valve stenosis * Morbid obesity (body mass index \>40 kg/m²) * Presence of implanted cardiac pacemaker or implantable cardioverter-defibrillator * Chronic beta-blocker therapy * Baseline mean arterial pressure \<65 mmHg at admission * Baseline systolic arterial blood pressure \>190 mmHg or diastolic arterial blood pressure \>110 mmHg
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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