Sedation Methods in Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage: Procedure Quality and Recovery
Evaluation of Sedation Methods Used in Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage Procedures in Terms of Procedure Quality, Recovery Time, and Side Effects
Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
98 participants
Feb 1, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This prospective, randomized, single-center study aims to evaluate and compare two different sedation and analgesia regimens used during percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) procedures. A total of 96 adult patients undergoing elective PTBD or biliary stenting will be randomized to receive either propofol-remifentanil or propofol-ketamine sedation. The primary outcome is recovery time assessed using the Modified Aldrete Score. Secondary outcomes include procedure quality, pain scores, patient and operator satisfaction, hemodynamic stability, and the incidence of sedation-related adverse events. The study is designed to determine the optimal sedation strategy for PTBD, particularly in fragile and elderly patient populations.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Scheduled for elective percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage (PTBD) and/or biliary stenting
- ASA physical status II-IV
- Fasting time of at least 6 hours prior to the procedure
- Ability to provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria8
- Inability to provide informed consent or to complete study assessments (e.g., Ramsay Sedation Scale, FRAIL scale, Numeric Rating Scale)
- Clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease
- Clinical diagnosis of demantia
- Known allergy or hypersensitivity to propofol, remifentanil, ketamine, ondansetron, or deksketoprofen
- Grade 3-4 aortic, mitral, or tricuspid valve disease
- Advanced or decompensated heart failure (ejection fraction <25%)
- Emergency procedures
- Refusal to participate in the study
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Interventions
Intravenous propofol combined with remifentanil infusion for procedural sedation during percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage.
Intravenous propofol combined with ketamine bolus for procedural sedation during percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage.
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NCT07640243