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This trial aims to explore whether the intraoperative use of remimazolam can reduce the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) in high-risk patients. According to the Apfel's simplified score, patients with 3 or more of the following factors are at high risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), i.e., women, non-smokers, history of PONV, and postoperative use of opioids.


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Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common adverse event after general anesthesia. The incidence of PONV within 2 hours after surgery was approximately 14% in patients undergoing laparoscopic gynecological procedure and it could be about 22%-33% within 24 hours and as high as 80% in high-risk patients. Even with prophylaxis and treatment, such as 5-hydroxytryptamine 3 (5-HT3) receptor antagonists, the incidence of PONV is still about 7%-10%. PONV is an important clinical problem that impact the recovery of patients. Firstly, it can be a highly distress experience to patients and reduce their satisfaction with medical services. Secondly, PONV is associated with prolonged stay in the postanesthesia care unit and hospital, and increase medical expenditures. Thirdly, PONV increases the risk of reflux aspiration and lung infection. Risk factors for PONV in adults include anxiety, opioid use, and inflammation. A cohort study showed that patients with anxiety before surgery have a 5-fold increase in the risk of PONV. Opioids are one of the main causes of PONV, and the incidence of PONV increases with the increasing dose of opioids. Inflammation is also considered to be a potential molecular mechanism leading to PONV. Animal studies have shown that surgery can cause inflammation throughout the body and central nervous system, and stimulate the "vomiting center" , which leads to PONV. Several clinical studies reported that midazolam decreased PONV. In a meta-analysis included 12 randomized trials (841 patients), the use of midazolam during the perioperative period reduced the risk of PONV by about 55%. Another Meta-analysis involving 16 randomized controlled studies also reported similar results. The use of midazolam during the perioperative period reduced the risk of PONV by approximately 45%. The mechanism by which benzodiazepines reduce PONV is not fully understood, but may include the following. Benzodiazepines can reduce the incidence of anxiety and reduce the severity of anxiety. On the other hand, studies have shown that the use of remimazolam enhances the analgesic effect of remifentanil and may reduce the dose of opioids. Another aspect is benzodiazepines may suppress the inflammatory response. Remimazolam is an ultra-short-acting benzodiazepine sedative. It has a more predictable fast onset, short duration of sedative action, and rapid recovery profile, but there is no clinical study on whether remimazolam has an effect on the incidence of PONV. The investigators speculate that remimazolam as a supplement anesthetic during general anesthesia can reduce the incidence of PONV. ;


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NCT number NCT04861337
Study type Interventional
Source Peking University First Hospital
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Status Completed
Phase Phase 4
Start date May 19, 2021
Completion date April 22, 2023

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