Clinical Research Directory

Hemodynamic Effects of Remimazolam vs Propofol During Robot-assisted Gynecologic Surgery

This single-center study at CHA Ilsan Medical Center compares intraoperative hemodynamics between remimazolam- and propofol-based total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) in patients undergoing robot-assisted gynecologic surgery requiring pneumoperitoneum and steep Trendelenburg positioning.

Respiratory Monitoring in Supraglottic Airway Anesthesia

This prospective observational study evaluates the feasibility and clinical utility of AI-enhanced continuous respiratory sound monitoring during intravenous anesthesia with supraglottic airway placement. With the increasing volume of surgical procedures requiring anesthesia, continuous respiratory monitoring has become essential. While standard monitors track anesthetic depth, end-tidal CO₂, oxygen saturation, and respiratory rate, real-time respiratory sound analysis offers additional clinical value. This study aims to verify whether continuous respiratory sound monitoring using the Airmod electronic stethoscope can detect respiratory depression and airway obstruction before hypoxemia develops, thereby improving the safety of supraglottic airway anesthesia. The protocol involves collecting 60 patients undergoing elective breast surgery with supraglottic airway anesthesia (inclusion criteria: age ≥18 years, BMI \<35; exclusion criteria: emergency cases, anticipated difficult airways, age \<18, BMI \>35). During surgery, an electronic stethoscope patch provides continuous respiratory sound recording, converted to spectral data and analyzed by artificial intelligence, while standard anesthetic monitoring includes blood pressure, heart rate, bispectral index (BIS), SpO₂, and EtCO₂. Researchers document specific intraoperative events including airway positioning, oxygen flow adjustments, ventilation parameter changes, oxygen desaturation episodes, and abnormalities detected via auscultation. Anesthetic records, surgical notes, and recovery records are compiled in Excel format integrated with electronic medical records, with statistical analysis performed using SigmaPlot software. This research builds upon the Airmod electronic stethoscope approved for marketing in February 2025, aiming to establish device-specific respiratory monitoring protocols while enhancing patient safety during non-intubated anesthesia procedures.

Remifentanil Effect on Burst Suppression Ratio

The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether remifentanil has a facilitating effect on the generation of burst suppression by propofol in adult patients (18-60 years) candidates for elective surgery who require remifentanil and American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) classification I or II. The main question it aims to answer are: • To determine whether remifentanil has a facilitating effect on the generation of burst suppression by propofol. Participants will undergo general anesthesia with remifentanil and propofol sequentially. After loss of consciousness, remifentanil will be adjusted to a medium or high concentration randomly and it will be determined at what concentration of propofol the burst suppressions are generated. Then, the concentrations of propofol that generate burst suppression associated with either a medium or high concentration of remifentanil will be compared.

Does Style of Pre-sedation Instructions Improve Patient Outcomes in Ambulatory Anesthesia for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery?

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the impact of a brief guided visualization exercise on anesthesia-related outcomes in oral and maxillofacial surgery in patients scheduled for ambulatory anesthesia in the oral and maxillofacial surgery clinic. Researchers will compare these patients, who will receive the guided visualization exercise in addition to standardized pre-operative instructions, to patients who will only receive the standardized pre-operative instructions. The following outcomes will be measured for both groups: * A seven-point Anesthesia Experience Survey * Face-Legs-Activity-Cry-Consolability (FLACC) scores at three points in time during the anesthetic - during local anesthesia, during surgery, and fifteen minutes after surgery has concluded * Amount of medications used during the sedation * Length of sedation