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Comparison of Rocuronium and Org 25969 With Cisatracurium and Neostigmine (19.4.310)(P05931)

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Anesthesia, General
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT00451100
Lead Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study was to demonstrate in adult patients a faster recovery from a neuromuscular block with 2.0 mg/kg Org 25969 (sugammadex) after rocuronium as compared to 50 ug/kg neostigmine after cisatracurium when administered at reappearance of T2

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
84
Inclusion Criteria
  • Subjects of ASA 1 - 4;
  • Subjects above or equal to the age of 18;
  • Scheduled for surgical procedures with a general anesthesia requiring neuromuscular relaxation with the use of rocuronium or cisatracurium;
  • Scheduled for surgical procedures in supine position;
  • Given written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Subjects in whom a difficult intubation because of anatomical malformations was expected;
  • Subjects known or suspected to have neuromuscular disorders impairing neuromuscular block (NMB) and/or significant renal dysfunction;
  • Subjects known or suspected to have a (family) history of malignant hyperthermia;
  • Subjects known or suspected to have an allergy to narcotics, muscle relaxants or other medication used during general anesthesia;
  • Subjects receiving medication in a dose and/or at a time point known to interfere with neuromuscular blocking agents such as antibiotics, anticonvulsants and Mg2+;
  • Subjects in whom the use of neostigmine and/or glycopyrrolate may be contraindicated;
  • Subjects who had already participated in an Org25969 trial;
  • Subjects who had participated in another clinical trial (not pre-approved by NV Organon) within 30 days of entering into CT 19.4.310.
  • Female subjects who are pregnant:
  • Female subjects of childbearing potential not using any method of birth control: condom or using only hormonal contraception as birth control;
  • Female subjects who were breast -feeding.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
SugammadexSugammadex2.0 mg/kg Org 25969 (sugammadex)
Neostigmineneostigmine50 ug/kg neostigmine
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Time from start administration of Org 25969/neostigmine to recovery T4/T1 ratio to 0.9After surgery
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Time from start administration of Org 25969/neostigmine to recovery T4/T1 ratio to 0.7 and 0.8After surgery
Assessment of clinical signs of recovery (level of consciousness, 5 sec head lift, and general muscle weakness)after surgery
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