Pupillary Unrest as an Indicator of Central Opioid Effect in Subjects 40-60 Years of Age

Summary

This study will establish the relationship between magnitude of opioid exposure and a pupillary measure referred to as PUAL (pupillary unrest in ambient light), in subjects aged 40-60. Previous investigation demonstrated that loss of PUAL was a sensitive, discriminative indicator of opioid toxicity and respiratory depression among subjects aged 20-40 years old. Population data indicate that pupil size and PUAL decline slightly with age. The investigators will explore whether PUAL proves to be a sensitive indicator of opioid exposure and respiratory depression in this older group.

Timeline

Start

2022-10-01

Primary completion

2023-06-03

Completion

2023-06-03

Publications

• Background McKay RE, Kohn MA, Larson MD. Pupillary unrest, opioid intensity, and the impact of environmental stimulation on respiratory depression. J Clin Monit Comput. 2022 Apr;36(2):473-482. doi: 10.1007/s10877-021-00675-3. Epub 2021 Mar 2.
• Background McKay RE, Larson MD. Detection of opioid effect with pupillometry. Auton Neurosci. 2021 Nov;235:102869. doi: 10.1016/j.autneu.2021.102869. Epub 2021 Aug 18.
• Background McKay RE, Neice AE, Larson MD. Pupillary Unrest in Ambient Light and Prediction of Opioid Responsiveness: Case Report on Its Utility in the Management of 2 Patients With Challenging Acute Pain Conditions. A A Pract. 2018 May 15;10(10):279-282. doi: 10.1213/XAA.0000000000000710.

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