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Correlation of Cardiac Index Measured by the PRAM Method With NIRS and Lactate Levels in Pediatric Aortic Coarctation Surgery

Observational Aortic Coarctation Cardiac Output, Low

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What is being studied
The protocol lists: MostCare (PRAM), Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS), Arterial Blood Gas with Lactate.
Who it may be relevant to
Registry conditions: Aortic Coarctation, Cardiac Output, Low. Basic parameters: up to 3 months · All.
What needs checking
Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
Where it takes place
Turkey (Türkiye)
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Official title

Correlation of Cardiac Index Measured by the Pressure Recording Analytical Method (PRAM) With Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) and Arterial Lactate Levels in Neonates and Infants Undergoing Surgical Repair of Aortic Coarctation: A Prospective Observational Study

Overview

This prospective observational study aims to evaluate the correlation between cardiac index measured by the MostCare™ system (Pressure Recording Analytical Method, PRAM) and cerebral/renal regional oxygen saturation measured by near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) and arterial lactate levels in neonates and infants (body weight 2.5-3.5 kg, age 0-3 months) undergoing surgical repair of aortic coarctation. Measurements will be recorded at four intraoperative time points: after anesthesia induction, before aortic cross-clamp, 3 minutes after cross-clamp release, and at end of surgery. No additional intervention beyond standard anesthesia and surgical care will be applied.

Detailed description

Low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS) is a major determinant of postoperative morbidity and mortality in neonatal cardiac surgery, particularly in lesions affecting systemic circulation such as aortic coarctation. Reliable intraoperative assessment of cardiac output is therefore critical in this patient population.

The MostCare™ system uses the Pressure Recording Analytical Method (PRAM) to provide real-time, calibration-free cardiac index (CI) measurement derived solely from the arterial pressure waveform. Previous studies in infants have demonstrated good correlation between PRAM and echocardiography; however, data in neonates weighing less than 3.5 kg remain very limited.

Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) allows non-invasive monitoring of regional cerebral and renal oxygen saturation (rSO2), serving as an early indicator of tissue oxygenation. Arterial lactate is a biochemical marker of cellular hypoperfusion and is strongly associated with postoperative outcomes.

In this study, CI (MostCare™), cerebral and renal NIRS (INVOS™ oximeter), and arterial lactate will be simultaneously recorded at four intraoperative time points in neonates and infants undergoing aortic coarctation repair. The primary aim is to assess the correlation between PRAM-derived CI and cerebral NIRS. Secondary aims include the correlation between CI and renal NIRS, and between CI and arterial lactate levels.

Interventions

  • Device MostCare (PRAM)
    Real-time, calibration-free cardiac index monitoring via arterial pressure waveform analysis using the MostCare™ system. Used as part of routine intraoperative hemodynamic monitoring.
  • Device Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS)
    Non-invasive monitoring of regional cerebral and renal oxygen saturation (rSO2) using the INVOS™ oximeter as part of standard intraoperative care.
  • Procedure Arterial Blood Gas with Lactate
    Arterial blood gas sampling for lactate measurement at four intraoperative time points as part of routine clinical monitoring.

Primary outcome measures

  • Correlation between PRAM-derived Cardiac Index and Cerebral NIRS (rSO2c) [Time frame: Intraoperative (at 4 time points: after anesthesia induction, before aortic cross-clamp, 3 minutes after cross-clamp release, and at end of surgery)]
Secondary outcome measures (2)
  • Correlation between PRAM-derived Cardiac Index and Renal NIRS (rSO2r) [Time frame: Intraoperative (at 4 time points: after anesthesia induction, before aortic cross-clamp, 3 minutes after cross-clamp release, and at end of surgery)]
  • Correlation between PRAM-derived Cardiac Index and Arterial Lactate Level [Time frame: Intraoperative (at 4 time points: after anesthesia induction, before aortic cross-clamp, 3 minutes after cross-clamp release, and at end of surgery)]

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion criteria

  • Neonates and infants planned for surgical repair of aortic coarctation
  • Body weight between 2.5 and 3.5 kg
  • Postnatal age between 0 and 3 months
  • Considered hemodynamically stable for anesthesia and surgery
  • Written informed consent obtained from legal guardians

Exclusion criteria

  • Severe multiorgan dysfunction
  • Additional major congenital heart defect (e.g., Tetralogy of Fallot, Transposition of Great Arteries, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome)
  • Surgery requiring cardiopulmonary bypass
  • Preoperative metabolic acidosis or sepsis
  • Inability to obtain informed consent from legal guardians

Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.

Healthy volunteers: No

Study design

Observational model
Cohort

Study locations

Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
  • SBÜ Konya Şehir Hastanesi — Konya

Publications

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Identifiers

NCT: NCT07568431 · 828-828-17

Primary sources (government registries)

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