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NCT Number: NCT07565025

Internal Jugular Vein Collapsibility Index for Predicting Post-Induction Hypotension

This study aims to investigate whether the Internal Jugular Vein Collapsibility Index (IJV-CI), measured via ultrasonography, can predict hypotension (low blood pressure) that occurs after the induction of general anesthesia. Researchers will measure the diameter of the internal jugular vein in patients before surgery and compare these measurements with the blood pressure changes during the first minutes of anesthesia. The goal is to determine if IJV-CI can be used as a reliable, non-invasive tool to identify patients at higher risk of developing anesthesia-induced hypotension.

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Key information

Conditions

Hypotension Anesthesia, General Cardiovascular Diseases Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

About this study

Patients aged 18-65 scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia will be included in the study. Exclusion criteria are as follows: Obesity (BMI > 35 kg/m²), presence of Atrial Fibrillation or serious cardiac arrhythmia, history of neck surgery or any pathology preventing internal jugular vein measurement, advanced heart failure (Ejection Fraction < 40%), severe valvular disease, peripheral vascular disease, emergency surgery, and refusal to participate in the study.

Upon arrival in the operating room, patients will be placed in a supine position. The Internal Jugular Vein (IJV) diameter will be monitored using a linear ultrasound probe during spontaneous breathing before anesthesia induction. The maximum and minimum diameters of the IJV during the respiratory cycle will be measured. The Internal Jugular Vein Collapsibility Index (IJV-CI) will be calculated using the following formula: [(IJV maximum diameter - IJV minimum diameter) / IJV maximum diameter] x 100.

Standard anesthesia induction will be performed. Non-invasive blood pressure and heart rate will be monitored and recorded at baseline (0 min), and at 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 10 minutes following induction. Post-induction hypotension is defined as a decrease in mean arterial pressure (MAP) of more than 20% from the baseline value. The relationship between the pre-induction IJV-CI values and the development of hypotension during these specific time intervals will be statistically analyzed.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients aged 18-65 years.
  • Patients with ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) physical status I, II, or III.
  • Patients scheduled to receive general anesthesia.
  • Patients scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients with obesity (Body Mass Index > 35 kg/m²).
  • Patients with Atrial Fibrillation or other serious cardiac arrhythmias.
  • Patients with a history of neck surgery or any pathology preventing Internal Jugular Vein (IJV) measurement.
  • Patients with advanced heart failure (Ejection Fraction < 40%).
  • Patients with severe valvular heart disease.
  • Patients with peripheral vascular disease.
  • Patients undergoing emergency surgery.
  • Patients who are unwilling to participate in the study.

Treatment and study plan

IJV-CI Measurement

Diagnostic Test

Pre-induction Internal Jugular Vein (IJV) measurement will be performed using a linear ultrasound probe (5-12 MHz) while the patient is in the supine position. The IJV will be imaged in the transverse plane at the level of the cricoid cartilage. During spontaneous breathing, the maximum and minimum diameters of the vein will be recorded. The Collapsibility Index (IJV-CI) will be calculated using these measurements. This non-invasive assessment is performed immediately before the induction of general anesthesia to evaluate its predictive value for post-induction hypotension.

Other names: IJV-CI, Internal Jugular Vein Collapsibility Index, IJV Ultrasonography

Primary outcomes

  1. Internal Jugular Vein Collapsibility Index (IJV-CI)

    Time frame: Baseline (pre-induction) and every minute up to 10 minutes following induction or until surgical in

    Hypotension is defined as a decrease in Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) of more than 20% from the baseline value. The predictive value of pre-induction IJV-CI for this occurrence will be assessed.Measurements will be recorded at 0, 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 10 minutes following induction, but will stop if surgical incision occurs earlier than 10 minutes

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

ELZEM ŞEN, Associate Professor

CONTACT

[email protected]

+90 (532) 784 21 52

Kübra Bahar Türkmen, MD

CONTACT

[email protected]

+90 (534) 061 74 44

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Gaziantep

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Value of Internal Jugular Vein Collapsibility Index in Predicting Hypotension Following General Anesthesia Induction in Patients Undergoing Elective Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Acronym: IJV-CI

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2027
Study completion
2027
First posted
May 4, 2026
Registry last updated
May 4, 2026

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