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Desflurane

Phase 3

Cystoscopes | Small molecule | Other |Baxter International Inc.|Last Updated: Nov 16, 2021

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Trial Design

RandomizedDouble-BlindACTIVE_CONTROLLEDDMCBiomarker
Total Trials1
Total Enrollment75

FDA Designations

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Clinical trial landscape

Desflurane · 2 trials · 4 indications

Phase 3 1Phase 2 1
NCT01219881Comparing Desflurane to Sevoflurane for the Effect on Recovery Time in Patients Undergoing Urological Cystoscope SurgeryCystoscopes
COMPLETED75 Analytics
PHASE3COMPLETED
Comparing Desflurane to Sevoflurane for the Effect on Recovery Time in Patients Undergoing Urological Cystoscope Surgery
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Study Endpoints

Primary Endpoints

Recovery Time
14 Days

Recovery Time after exposure to desflurane or sevoflurane considering time of emergence from anesthesia

Number of Participants With Body Movement During Anesthetic Maintenance
Day 1 (During surgery, duration ranging <2 hours, 2-4 hours, and ≥4 hours)

The investigator or sub-investigator observed the patient for body movement (excluding bucking) during anesthetic maintenance.

Number of Participants With Recall/Memory Issues During Anesthetic Maintenance
Day 1 (During surgery, duration ranging <2 hours, 2-4 hours, and ≥4 hours)

The investigator or sub-investigator observed the patient for the presence or absence of awakening during anesthetic maintenance and interviewed the patient on the day after surgery to confirm whether the patient has any memory during anesthetic maintenance.

Number of Participants Requiring Rescue Treatment During Anesthetic Maintenance
Day 1 (During surgery, duration ranging <2 hours, 2-4 hours, and ≥4 hours)

Rescue medication includes vasopressors and depressors.

Number of Participants Not Receiving Rescue Treatment Whose Blood Pressure/Heart Rate Maintained Above/Below 70%
Day 1 (During surgery, duration ranging <2 hours, 2-4 hours, and ≥4 hours)

"Rescue medication includes vasopressors and depressors. Percentage of observation points at which systolic pressure 80 to \<150 mmHg and heart rate 50 to \<100 bpm could be maintained "

Number of Participants Receiving Rescue Treatment Whose Blood Pressure/Heart Rate Maintained Above/Below 70%
Day 1 (During surgery, duration ranging <2 hours, 2-4 hours, and ≥4 hours)

Rescue medication includes vasopressors and depressors. Percentage of observation points at which no rescue treatment was judged to be required based on blood pressure/heart rate

Overall Assessment of Efficacy
Day 1 (During surgery, duration ranging <2 hours, 2-4 hours, and ≥4 hours)

Evaluation on the efficacy (ability) of BLM-240 as an anesthetic drug.

Time to Extubation
Day 1 (Post-Surgery, from end of study drug inhalation to extubation)

Evaluation of Awakening/Recovery from Anesthesia from end of study drug inhalation to extubation. The patient was extubated when the following signs were observed:(1) clear consciousness, (2) ability to breathe spontaneously (minute ventilation \>=50 mL/kg/min), and (3) stable circulatory dynamics (systolic pressure: \>=100 mmHg).

Secondary Endpoints

Difference in Time to Orientation
14 Days
Time to Extubation
14 days
Incidence of Coughing at Extubation, Approximately 10 Minutes After End of Surgery
At extubation, approximately 10 minutes after end of surgery
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Study Design & Arms

AllocationRANDOMIZED
MaskingDOUBLE
ModelSINGLE_GROUP
PurposeHEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH

Treatment Arms

ArmTypeDescription
DesfluraneACTIVE_COMPARATORComparing the effect on recovery time in patients undergoing urological cytoscope surgery under general anesthesia with a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) using Desflurane.
SevofluraneACTIVE_COMPARATORComparing the effect on recovery time in patients undergoing urological cytoscope surgery under general anesthesia with a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) using Sevoflurane.
desflurane/N2OEXPERIMENTAL -
sevoflurane/N2OACTIVE_COMPARATOR -

Interventions

NameTypeDescription
DesfluraneDRUG5.4 to 7.4% desflurane
SevofluraneDRUG1.4 to 2.5% Sevoflurane
desflurane/nitrous oxideDRUGvolatile liquid for inhalation with gas for inhalation
sevoflurane/nitrous oxideDRUGvolatile liquid for inhalation and gas for inhalation
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Eligibility Criteria

Age Range50 Years to 75 Years
SexALL
Healthy VolunteersYes
Study Sites1

Inclusion Criteria: 1. Male or female, 50 to 75 years of age. 2. Subjects with an American Society of Anesthesiologist (ASA) physical status of I to III. 3. Subjects able to provide written informed consent to participate in the study. 4. Female subjects who have a negative urine or serum pregnancy...

Countries:United StatesJapan
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Frequently asked questions about Desflurane

What is Desflurane used for?

Desflurane is an inhaled anesthetic used to maintain general anesthesia during surgical procedures. It is being studied for use in urological cystoscope surgery, where it is compared to sevoflurane for its effect on recovery time. Desflurane is also investigated for anesthesia in broader clinical settings.

Who makes Desflurane?

Desflurane is developed by Baxter International Inc., a company publicly traded under the ticker symbol BAX. Baxter is conducting clinical trials to evaluate the drug's safety and efficacy in anesthesia and cystoscope procedures.

What phase is Desflurane in?

Desflurane is in Phase 3 clinical development. One completed Phase 3 trial compared desflurane to sevoflurane in patients undergoing urological cystoscope surgery. The drug remains investigational and is not yet approved for these specific uses.

What clinical trials is Desflurane in?

Desflurane has been studied in two completed clinical trials. NCT00762372 was a Phase 2/3 study in Japan with 216 patients evaluating the drug for anesthesia. NCT01219881 was a Phase 3 trial in the United States with 75 patients comparing desflurane to sevoflurane for recovery time in cystoscope surgery.

How does Desflurane work?

Desflurane is a small molecule anesthetic that works by depressing the central nervous system to produce a state of general anesthesia. It is administered by inhalation and acts to induce and maintain unconsciousness during surgical procedures, allowing patients to undergo operations without awareness or pain.

Is Desflurane FDA approved?

Desflurane is an investigational drug in clinical development and has not been approved by the FDA for the indications studied. It has completed Phase 2 and Phase 3 trials, but no approval status has been established. The drug remains under evaluation for anesthesia and cystoscope procedures.