Remimazolam Besylate: This is the first clinical trial evaluating Remimazolam's pharmacokinetics (PK), pharmacodynamics (PD), and safety in renal transplant recipients-a population with unique physiological alterations due to end-stage renal disease and graft reperfusion. Key differentiators include:
Population-Specific Dosing Protocol:
Induction: 6 mg/kg/h until MOAA/S ≤1 (vs. 5-12 mg/kg/h in general surgery).
Maintenance: Titrated (0.5-2 mg/kg/h) to Narcotrend Index 27-60 (lower than typical BIS 40-60 targets), accounting for altered drug metabolism post-transplant.
Transplant-Specific Context:
Administered alongside standard immunosuppressants (methylprednisolone 750 mg + furosemide 60 mg at reperfusion) but prohibits common sedatives (midazolam/propofol) to isolate Remimazolam's effects.
PK/PD sampling accounts for graft function dynamics (e.g., blood draws during reperfusion and post-op days 1-6).
Exploratory Genetic Analysis:
First study linking VDR/
Study summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) of remimazolam (CNS 70754) in healthy adult participants. The main questions it aims to answer are:
What are the key pharmacokinetic parameters of remimazolam, including peak concentration (Cmax), time to peak concentration (Tmax), area under the curve (AUC), and elimination half-life (T1/2)? What is the effect of remimazolam on consciousness, as measured by the MOAA/S scale and Narcotrend monitoring during anesthesia? Researchers will compare the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic effects of remimazolam to see if the drug provides consistent and predictable sedation without significant adverse effects.
Participants will:
Receive continuous Infusion of Remimazolam. Have blood samples taken at various time points to measure plasma concentrations and calculate PK parameters.
Be monitored for consciousness and sedation levels using the MOAA/S scale and Narcotrend.
Undergo safety assessments, including laboratory tests, vital signs monitoring, and physical examinations throughout the study.
This study will help determine the drug's behavior in the body and its impact on sedation, providing valuable information for its future clinical use in anesthesia and other medical applications.
Last updated on December 22, 2024
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria Signed informed consent
Age ≥18 years and \<65 years
Chronic renal failure scheduled for renal transplantation
Body mass index (BMI) 18-30 kg/m² (inclusive)
Weight ≥50 kg (males) or ≥45 kg (females)
ASA physical status classification III or IV
Exclusion Criteria Hepatic, psychiatric, or neurological disorders
Coagulopathy
Heart failure
Respiratory failure
Long-term sedative or antidepressant use
Pregnancy or lactation
Inability to communicate or cooperate
Participation in other drug/device trials within 3 months prior
Positive hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)
Positive hepatitis C antibody (HCV-Ab)
Positive HIV antibody
Positive syphilis antibody
Use of hepatic enzyme inhibitors/inducers within 30 days prior (per Appendix 1)
Known hypersensitivity to ≥2 substances
Alcohol consumption \>14 units/week within 6 months prior\*
Drug abuse history within 3 months prior
Major infection/trauma within 1 month prior
Gastrointestinal surgery affecting drug absorption within 1 month prior
Vaccination within 1 month prior or planned during study
Blood loss/donation \>400 mL within 3 months prior
Blood transfusion within 1 month prior
INR \>1.5, PT \>ULN+4 seconds, or APTT \>15×ULN
Significant bleeding history within 3 months prior
Current anticoagulant therapy
Any condition deemed unsuitable by investigator
Primary outcome measure(s)
Remimazolam Plasma Concentration — During surgery: Pre-infusion, 2/5/10/20/30/45/60/120 minutes, hourly until infusion stop; Post-infusion: 0/5/15/30/60/90/120/240 minutes. Blood concentration (ng/mL) of Remimazolam
Remimazolam PK Parameters — During surgery: Pre-infusion, 2/5/10/20/30/45/60/120 minutes, hourly until infusion stop; Post-infusion: 0/5/15/30/60/90/120/240 minutes. Maximum Plasma Concentration
Remimazolam PK Parameters — During surgery: Pre-infusion, 2/5/10/20/30/45/60/120 minutes , hourly until infusion stop; Post-infusion: 0/5/15/30/60/90/120/240 minutes Area Under the Curve (0 to last measurable t)
Remimazolam PK Parameters — During surgery: Pre-infusion, 2/5/10/20/30/45/60/120 minutes , hourly until infusion stop; Post-infusion: 0/5/15/30/60/90/120/240 minutes Area Under the Curve (0 to infinity)
Remimazolam PK Parameters — During surgery: Pre-infusion, 2/5/10/20/30/45/60/120 minutes , hourly until infusion stop; Post-infusion: 0/5/15/30/60/90/120/240 minutes Time to Cmax
Remimazolam PK Parameters — During surgery: Pre-infusion, 2/5/10/20/30/45/60/120 minutes , hourly until infusion stop; Post-infusion: 0/5/15/30/60/90/120/240 minutes Terminal Elimination Half-Life
Remimazolam PK Parameters — During surgery: Pre-infusion, 2/5/10/20/30/45/60/120 minutes , hourly until infusion stop; Post-infusion: 0/5/15/30/60/90/120/240 minutes Total Body Clearance
Remimazolam PK Parameters — During surgery: Pre-infusion, 2/5/10/20/30/45/60/120 minutes , hourly until infusion stop; Post-infusion: 0/5/15/30/60/90/120/240 minutes Renal Clearance
Remimazolam PK Parameters — During surgery: Pre-infusion, 2/5/10/20/30/45/60/120 minutes , hourly until infusion stop; Post-infusion: 0/5/15/30/60/90/120/240 minutes Apparent Volume of Distribution (Terminal)
Remimazolam PK Parameters — During surgery: Pre-infusion, 2/5/10/20/30/45/60/120 minutes , hourly until infusion stop; Post-infusion: 0/5/15/30/60/90/120/240 minutes Mean Residence Time
Remimazolam PK Parameters — Pre-infusion, 2/5/10/20/30/45/60/120 minutes , hourly until infusion stop; Post-infusion: 0/5/15/30/60/90/120/240 minutes Percentage of AUC Extrapolated
CNS 7054 (Metabolite) PK Parameters — During surgery: Pre-infusion, 2/5/10/20/30/45/60/120 minutes, hourly until infusion stop; Post-infusion: 0/5/15/30/60/90/120/240 minutes. Maximum Plasma Concentration
CNS 7054 (Metabolite) PK Parameters — During surgery: Pre-infusion, 2/5/10/20/30/45/60/120 minutes, hourly until infusion stop; Post-infusion: 0/5/15/30/60/90/120/240 minutes. Area Under the Curve (0 to last measurable t)
CNS 7054 (Metabolite) PK Parameters — During surgery: Pre-infusion, 2/5/10/20/30/45/60/120 minutes, hourly until infusion stop; Post-infusion: 0/5/15/30/60/90/120/240 minutes. Area Under the Curve (0 to infinity)
CNS 7054 (Metabolite) PK Parameters — During surgery: Pre-infusion, 2/5/10/20/30/45/60/120 minutes, hourly until infusion stop; Post-infusion: 0/5/15/30/60/90/120/240 minutes. Time to Cmax
CNS 7054 (Metabolite) PK Parameters — During surgery: Pre-infusion, 2/5/10/20/30/45/60/120 minutes, hourly until infusion stop; Post-infusion: 0/5/15/30/60/90/120/240 minutes. Mean Residence Time
CNS 7054 (Metabolite) PK Parameters — During surgery: Pre-infusion, 2/5/10/20/30/45/60/120 minutes, hourly until infusion stop; Post-infusion: 0/5/15/30/60/90/120/240 minutes. Percentage of AUC Extrapolated
Sedation Depth (PD) — Induction: every 1minutes until MOAA/S≤1; Maintenance: every 10 minutes; Recovery: every 2 minutes until 3 consecutive MOAA/S=5. MOAA/S score (0 to 5) + Narcotrend Index (NCI 0 to 100)
Time to Loss of Consciousness (MOAA/S ≤1) — 0 to 10 minutes after infusion start Time from infusion start to first MOAA/S score ≤1
Time to Full Alertness (3 consecutive MOAA/S=5) — Time from infusion stop to sustained alertness Time from infusion stop to sustained alertness
Narcotrend Index (NCI) Values — Continuous monitoring during infusion + 30 min post-stop Anesthesia depth index (0-100 scale)
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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