Monitoring neuromuscular function during gastric bypass surgery

A Before/After Study of the Impact of Quantitative Neuromuscular Monitoring and Sugammadex Reversal Following Gastric Bypass Surgery

Observational University of California, Davis · NCT05886218

This study looks at how keeping track of muscle function during gastric bypass surgery can help patients recover better and feel safer after the operation.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Enrollment215 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorUniversity of California, Davis Academic / other
Locations1 site (Sacramento, California)
Trial IDNCT05886218 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to evaluate how monitoring and reversal guidelines for neuromuscular blocking drugs affect post-operative outcomes in patients undergoing laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery. It is a single-site, prospective, non-blinded, and non-randomized before/after study. The focus is on the use of quantitative neuromuscular function monitoring to improve patient recovery and safety during and after the surgical procedure.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years scheduled for elective laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery.

Not a fit: Patients under 18, pregnant individuals, those with significant lung diseases, or requiring supplemental oxygen pre-operatively may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved recovery times and reduced complications for patients undergoing gastric bypass surgery.

How similar studies have performed: While this specific approach is not widely tested, similar studies on neuromuscular monitoring have shown promising results in improving surgical outcomes.

Eligibility criteria

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* age greater than 18 years
* scheduled for an elective laparoscopic gastric bypass procedure

Exclusion Criteria:

* age less than 18 years
* pregnancy
* prisoners
* significant co-existing lung disease including asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) requiring regular medication
* patients who require supplemental oxygen pre-operatively to maintain a hemoglobin saturation (SpO2\>98%)

Where this trial is running

Sacramento, California

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 Sugammadex
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