Comparing recovery times of half dose sugammadex and neostigmine after surgery

Comparison of Recovery Times Between 1 mg/kg Sugammadex and 60 mcg/kg Neostigmine for Moderate Neuromuscular Blockade Induced by Rocuronium in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Phase1; Phase2 Interventional Universitas Padjadjaran · NCT06794450

This study is testing whether a half dose of sugammadex works better than neostigmine to help people recover faster from anesthesia after gallbladder surgery.

Quick facts

PhasePhase1; Phase2
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment60 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 59 Years
SexAll
SponsorUniversitas Padjadjaran Academic / other
Locations1 site (Bandung, West Java)
Trial IDNCT06794450 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study compares the effectiveness of half dose sugammadex and neostigmine in reversing the effects of rocuronium, a neuromuscular blocking agent, used during laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia. Participants will receive either sugammadex or neostigmine after surgery to evaluate which agent provides a faster and more predictable recovery time from neuromuscular blockade. The study aims to address the limitations of neostigmine's indirect action and the high cost of sugammadex by investigating a lower dose of the latter. The findings could lead to improved postoperative outcomes and reduced complications associated with residual neuromuscular blockade.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18-59 who have undergone laparoscopic cholecystectomy with the use of rocuronium.

Not a fit: Patients with a history of drug allergies to the agents used, renal dysfunction, musculoskeletal disorders, central nervous system disorders, or difficult airways may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a more effective and cost-efficient method for reversing neuromuscular blockade, leading to quicker recovery times for patients.

How similar studies have performed: While the use of sugammadex has been studied, this specific comparison with half doses against neostigmine is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia
* Using muscle relaxant rocuronium
* Aged 18-59 years
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification of 1 or 2.

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of drug allergies to the agents used
* Renal dysfunction
* Musculoskeletal disorders
* Central nervous system disorders
* Difficult airways requiring intubation without the use of muscle relaxants.

Where this trial is running

Bandung, West Java

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Neuromuscular Blocking AgentsReversal of Neuromuscular BlockadeRecovery TimeSugammadexNeostigminerecovery time from neuromuscular blockade
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